A meeting of trade ministers from the Asia-Pacific region on Sunday ended without a joint statement due to differences over Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Japan's Trade Minister Koichi Hagiuda said. As a result, Mr Hagiuda said, the outcome of the two-day meeting in Bangkok -- which was focused on promoting economic growth in a post-Covid world -- will be reflected in the … [Read more...] about No joint statement for Apec meet over Russia split
Joint venture and joint operation
Biden in Japan to launch regional economic plan to counter Beijing
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
Asean countries should unite to ensure priority for regional security, stability
LANGKAWI: Bilateral relations and consensus among Asean countries need to be strengthened in order to ensure security and stability of the region is given priority. Senior Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein (pic) said a united front could prevent superpowers from taking Asean countries, including Malaysia lightly. "If the 10 Asean countries could unite to … [Read more...] about Asean countries should unite to ensure priority for regional security, stability
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
Zambales fisherman missing at sea
A rescue team is deployed to look for and rescue a missing fisherman in Cabangan town, Zambales province. (Photo courtesy of the Cabangan Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office) SAN ANTONIO, Zambales––The Philippine Coast Guard has launched a search-and-rescue operation for a fisherman in Cabangan town, who was reported missing after venturing out to sea, … [Read more...] about Zambales fisherman missing at sea