U.S. voices strong support for S. Korea, Japan after ‘airspace incursions’ by Russia, China
WASHINGTON, Jul 24, 2019, Yonhap. The Pentagon on Tuesday expressed the United States’ strong support…
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.
Trump praises Pakistan’s role in ‘progress’ on Afghan peace
WASHINGTON D.C., Jul 23, 2019, AFP. President Donald Trump on Monday hailed Pakistan’s help in…
[Analytics] Kim Jong Un inspects new submarine in first public display of North Korea’s nuclear capabilities since 2017
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected a “newly built submarine” that was to operate…
Filipino Palace hails Pacquiao victory vs American boxer Thurman
MANILA, Jul 21, 2019, PhilStar. Malacañang Sunday hailed Sen. Manny Pacquiao’s win against American boxer…
US says China hampering energy activity in South China Sea
HANOI, Jul 21, 2019, VN Express. The U.S. State Department said on Saturday it is…
Chinese mega-resort in Cambodia raises red flags
SIHANOUKVILLE, Jul 20, 2019, Bangkok Post. Along pristine Cambodian beaches, past parades of elephants in…
Pakistan to grant consular access to jailed Indian commander
ISLAMABAD, Jul 19, 2019, India Today. Acting on the International Court of Justice ruling, Pakistan…
[Analytics] Ignoring the US, Philippines goes with Huawei
Despite warnings from home and abroad, the Philippines is wedding its telecommunications future to China….
Singapore to return US$40m linked to 1MDB scandal
SINGAPORE, Jul 19, 2019, AFP. Singapore is returning almost US$40 million (RM164.4 million) to Malaysia…
[Analytics] ‘Long road for Cambodia bill to reach the White House’
Analysts have questioned whether the “The Cambodia Democracy Act of 2019” bill would be passed…
Japan proposes Pacific saury catch quota for Taiwan
TAIPEI, Jul 18, 2019, Taiwan News. Japan proposed setting fishing limits for Pacific saury (Cololabis…
Alejandro Toledo: Peru ex-president faces corruption charges after US arrest
NEW YORK, Jul 17, 2019, The Guardian. Peru’s former president Alejandro Toledo has been arrested…