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
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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
Ghanaian capital, towns flooded following downpour
ACCRA, May 22 (Xinhua) -- Some major cities and towns in Ghana were submerged on Sunday following over 12 hours of torrential rain, partially paralyzing traffic in some areas. Major roads in the Ghanaian capital, Accra, and the eastern port city of Tema were flooded, making it difficult for motorists to ply the road, and leaving some commuters stranded. Eric Adade, a … [Read more...] about Ghanaian capital, towns flooded following downpour
Rafizi complains about ‘phantoms’
PETALING JAYA: The PKR elections, which started last Friday, have run straight into controversy with a candidate for deputy president alleging possible foul play, but this has been brushed off as a “minor hiccup” by those in charge of the polls. Election committee chairman Dr Zaliha Mustafa, however, admitted that there were lots of complaints nationwide. She said the … [Read more...] about Rafizi complains about ‘phantoms’
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