N. Korea kicks up commemorative mood for late leader Kim Jong-il
SEOUL, Dec 1, 2021, Yonhap. North Korea’s main newspaper on Wednesday published a series of…
Former PM Abe says Japan, US could not stand by if China attacked Taiwan
TAIPEI, Dec 1, 2021, Reuters. Japan and the United States could not stand by if…
[Analytics] Is there hope for Taiwan–Tibet relations?
Taiwan and the exile Tibetan community share a unique relationship amalgamated by the nexus of…
Pentagon to build up US bases in Guam and Australia
KANBERRA, Nov 30, 2021, CNN. The Pentagon will focus on building up bases in Guam…
US, Japan reaffirm collaboration in Indo-Pacific and globally
TOKYO, Nov 30, 2021, Reuters. U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Tuesday reaffirmed the importance…
Asia-Pacific stocks slip as investors watch omicron Covid variant
SINGAPORE, Nov 29, 2021, CNBC. Shares in Asia-Pacific largely fell in Monday trade as investors…
[Analytics] Farmers have become martyrs in India
After a year of protests, the Indian farmers’ protest has finally triumphed. On November 19,…
Laos hopes for economic boost from Chinese-built railway
VIENTIANE, Nov 28, 2021, AFP. A new $6 billion Chinese-built railway line opens in Laos…
Japan PM vows to step up defense amid China, NK threats
TOKYO, Nov 27, 2021, AP. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, at his first troop review…
Japan, Hong Kong drop more than 2 per cent each as Asia-Pacific markets slip amid renewed Covid fears
SINGAPORE, Nov 26, 2021, CNBC. Shares in Asia-Pacific dropped on Friday, with stocks in Hong…
Bangladesh begins moving Rohingya to remote island amid criticism
DHAKA, Nov 25, 2021, Al Jazeera. Bangladesh has resumed moving Rohingya refugees to a remote…
Japan’s Kishida meets Vietnam PM in 1st hosting of foreign leader
TOKYO, Nov 24, 2021, Kyodo News. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida began talks with his…