TOKYO — President Joe Biden arrived in Japan on Sunday (May 22) to launch a plan for greater US economic engagement with the Indo-Pacific, facing criticism even before the programme is announced that it will offer scant benefit to countries in the region. On the second leg of his first Asia trip as president, Biden is to meet with leaders of Japan, India and Australia, the … [Read more...] about Biden in Japan to launch regional economic plan to counter Beijing
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First baby formula shipment from Europe arrives in US
Soldiers load up boxes of baby formula ready for first shipments to US from Europe at Ramstein US Army base, Germany, May 21, 2022, to attempt to combat a critical shortage in the US. (REUTERS/Erol Dogrudogan) WASHINGTON —A military cargo plane carrying the first shipment of infant formula from Europe to help address a critical shortage in the United States landed in … [Read more...] about First baby formula shipment from Europe arrives in US
BNI propels growth of microcredit scheme
Inforial (The Jakarta Post) Jakarta ● Sun, May 22, 2022 2022-05-22 21:00 0 e16ff64e7ecc29b4174149122311b908 4 Inforial Free PT Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk or BNI (stock code: BBNI), continues to strengthen the growth of the government microcredit program (KUR) this year. BNI is aiding the economic recovery along with its other strategic … [Read more...] about BNI propels growth of microcredit scheme
Iran says Guards colonel shot dead in Tehran attack
Iranian Revolutionary Guards colonel Sayyad Khodai was shot dead by motorcyclists outside his Tehran home in what Iran calls an "assassination" carried out by gunmen linked to "global arrogance", a term it uses to describe the United States and its allies TEHRAN - An Iranian Revolutionary Guards colonel was shot dead outside his Tehran home on Sunday, the Guards said, … [Read more...] about Iran says Guards colonel shot dead in Tehran attack
Biden reinforces Japan ties, unveils Asia trade initiative
Biden arrived in Japan after a stop in South Korea TOKYO - President Joe Biden meets with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Tokyo and unveils a multinational trade initiative Monday as part of his push to reinvigorate US strategic power across Asia. Fresh from a three-day visit to another key US ally, South Korea, Biden will also have talks with Japanese Emperor … [Read more...] about Biden reinforces Japan ties, unveils Asia trade initiative