Former Malaysia premier Najib Razak in court for 1MDB corruption trial
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28, 2019, The Straits Times. Malaysia’s former prime minister Najib Razak’s corruption…
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.
[Analytics] China’s Belt and Road paves over rules and rights
The parallels between China’s current $1.1 trillion Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the United…
Japan doubting G-7 influence in addressing East Asia concerns
BIARRITZ, Aug 27, 2019, Kyodo. There are indications that Japan, the only Asian member of…
Trump talks trade peace, but there’s no deal in sight
BIARRITZ, Aug 27, 2019, Asia Times. Athoughtful, calm and encouraging President Trump spoke to the…
[Analytics] The hypersonic arms race and air defenses
The advent of short, medium and, perhaps, long-range hypersonic weapons with nuclear warheads presages a…
Kashmir on agenda as PM Modi meets Trump on G7 sidelines after his mediation offer
NEW DELHI, Aug 26, 2019, India Today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be meeting US…
China says wants ‘calm’ resolution to U.S. trade war
BEIJING, Aug 26, 2019, Reuters. China is willing to resolve its trade dispute with the…
[Analytics] Best G7 can do for global economy: Just don’t make it worse
The global economy craves a double shot of confidence right now but the best that…
N. Korea says it tested new super-large multiple rocket launcher
SEOUL, Aug 26, 2019, Yonhap. North Korea said Sunday that it successfully tested a “new”…
Trump says G7 summit going ‘very well’ in France
BIARRITZ, Aug 25, 2019, News.com.au. US President Donald Trump is disputing reports that he faces…
Cambodia returns 14 out of 83 plastic waste-filled containers to countries of origin
PHNOM PENH, Aug 24, 2019, Xinhua. Cambodia has returned 14 out of 83 plastic waste-filled…
China confirms tariff increased on $75B on US goods
BEIJING, Aug 23, 2019, AP. China on Friday announced tariff increased on $75 billion worth…