[Analytics] China plans multibillion-dollar investment to knock US from top spot in fastest supercomputer ranking
China and the US dominate when it comes to the world’s fastest supercomputers, owning 45.4…
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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.
S. Korea, U.S. defense chiefs to meet in Washington next month
SEOUL, Mar 18, 2019, Yonhap. The defense chiefs of South Korea and the United States…
Bolton calls N. Korea’s threat ‘unhelpful,’ urges China to do more
WASHINGTON D.C., Mar 18, 2019, Yonhap. While U.S. President Donald Trump stayed silent about North…
Reports finds that Yongbyon nuclear complex still in operation
SEOUL, Mar 17, 2019, Hankyoreh. A new report finds that the Yongbyon nuclear complex is…
[Analytics] A Republican revolt against Trump? Not so fast
WASHINGTON D.C., Mar 17, 2019, CNN. This week, Senate Republicans served President Donald Trump the…
[Analytics] EU dilemma: how to deal with China
Beijing is, little by little, extending its influence not only inside the EU but inside…
Papuans face violence, detentions, threats: US State Dept report
JAKARTA, Mar 17, 2019, RNZI. A new US government report has found West Papuans continue…
Black box data from crashed Ethiopian Airlines plane successfully recovered
PARIS, Mar 17, 2019, TASS. Data from the black box recovered after the March 10…
[Analytics] China’s rapid military buildup is slowing down
It’s defense budget season for the world’s major powers. This week, US President Donald Trump…
[Analytics] Is Thailand about to ditch China for the US?
Pro-democracy politicians say the post-election future will see Thailand recalibrate its ties with China and…
US stiffens anti-Russian sanctions on Ukraine: US Treasury Department
WASHINGTON D.C., Mar 16, 2019, TASS. The United States tightens anti-Russian sanctions, blacklisted six individuals,…
N. Korea reconsiders denuclearization talks with U.S.: reports
SEOUL, Mar 15, 2019, Yonhap. A senior North Korean official announced Friday that her regime…