[Analytics] China becomes a major arms exporter in the world
China is becoming a top arms dealer, joining the ranks of the U.S., Russia, Germany…
USA
The United States is one of the 12 founding members of APEC. It is the largest economy in the world and home to 323 million people. When the forum began in 1989, the real GDP of the United States was USD 8.8 trillion, which went up to 16.9 trillion in 2016. Its real per capita GDP also rose from 36,000 in 1989 to 52,000 in 2016.
US blacklists 5 ships, firm, 3 individuals for fuel delivery to Russian military in Syria
WASHINGTON D.C., Sep 27, 2019, TASS. The US administration has blacklisted five ships, one firm…
Fiji leader ridicules silence as youths call for climate action
NEW YORK, Sep 27, 2019, RNZ. Fiji’s prime minister Frank Bainimarama has ridiculed world leaders…
[Analytics] How Silicon Valley obsession dents India’s tech prowess
Not long after, there will be cheers again for Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s top…
Trump ‘quite likely’ to visit Pyongyang: ex-U.S. nuke envoy
SEOUL, Sep 27, 2019, Yonhap. U.S. President Donald Trump could visit Pyongyang for a summit…
Malaysia still great place to do business: PM on US-Asean Business Council
NEW YORK, Sep 27, 2019, MalayMail. Malaysia remains very business friendly and continues to welcome…
[Ratings] Top 25 Asia Pacific financial centers: GFCI
The twenty-sixth edition of the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI 26) was published on 19…
US pushes India for Pakistan talks
NEW DELHI, Sep 26, 2019, The Asian Age. Few hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
[Analytics] The Greta Thunberg we all forgot
Nearly 30 years ago, before the rise of teen climate activist Greta Thunberg, another young…
US sanctions Chinese firms for allegedly shipping Iranian oil
WASHINGTON D.C., Sep 26, 2019, WSJ. The Trump administration blacklisted several Chinese companies including units…
[Analytics] Will Washington agree on new Hong Kong human rights and democracy act?
Hong Kong bill enjoys bipartisan support on Capitol Hill, but minefield of congressional committees, lawyers,…
[Analytics] Moon lays down energetic drumbeat for Trump, but US president doesn’t play same tune
“When you have your third summit with Chairman Kim, [. . .] I hope that…