Hope stirs for lifting of US tariffs on China
BEIJING, May 5, 2022, China Daily. With inflation at four-decade highs in the United States,…
[Analytics] What is the CPTPP and why is China eager to join?
China submitted a formal application to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership…
[Analytics] All in the family: Philippine political dynasties tighten grip on power
If the son of former Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos wins the May 9 presidential election,…
Australia’s first interest rate rise in 12 years shakes up election campaign
SYDNEY, May 4, 2022, ST. Australia’s central bank lifted interest rates on Tuesday (May 3)…
Philippine presidential candidates in final push to woo voters
MANILA, May 3, 2022, Reuters. Philippine presidential candidates will hold final election rallies this week…
Chinese carrier sails through waters near Okinawa, Japan says
TOKYO, May 3, 2022, Reuters. Eight Chinese naval vessels, including an aircraft carrier, passed between…
Hong Kong’s leadership candidate pledges to save city’s competitiveness
HONG KONG, Apr 29, 2022, Reuters. Hong Kong’s sole candidate to become its next leader…
COVID-hit Beijing increases curbs, fears Shanghai-like misery
BEIJING, Apr 28, 2022, Reuters. The Chinese capital of Beijing closed some public spaces and…
Suu Kyi gets five more years in jail over corruption case
BANGKOK, Apr 27, 2022, ST. A Myanmar court on Wednesday (April 27) sentenced ousted state…
N. Korea displays ICBMs at huge parade, vows to boost nuclear arsenal
SEOUL, Apr 26, 2022, Reuters. North Korea will speed up development of its nuclear arsenal,…
[Analytics] Political storm clouds gather over Pakistan
Imran Khan was voted out of office after only three and a half years on…
Malaysia’s largest bank says sorry for disruption to services
KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 25, 2022, Malay Mail. Customers of Maybank found themselves temporarily unable to…