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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Hundreds evacuated amid renewed flooding in South Africa’s coastal province
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Hundreds of people have been evacuated to safety after heavy rains once again hammered South Africa's coastal province of KwaZulu-Natal, flooding roads and houses and damaging properties, a government official said on Sunday. The province is still restoring damaged infrastructure and making plans to re-home people displaced after flooding last … [Read more...] about Hundreds evacuated amid renewed flooding in South Africa’s coastal province
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
Australia’s new PM heads to Tokyo with climate message
Australia's new Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (C) is set to fly to Tokyo for a meeting of the Quad CANBERRA - Australia's new prime minister Anthony Albanese took office Monday, hours before flying to a Tokyo summit with a "message to the world" that his country is ready to engage on climate change. The 59-year-old Labor Party leader told reporters he wants to "bring … [Read more...] about Australia’s new PM heads to Tokyo with climate message