Asia – Pacífico
-
Time for US wishful thinking on North Korean denuclearisation is over
Stalling diplomatic talks directly benefits Kim Jong-un’s regime and its military ambitions. According to the SCMP, every single year that passes without negotiations allows Pyongyang to significantly improve its nuclear…
-
How Japan lost its economic dominance in Asia
The late 20th century was defined by an unprecedented Japanese financial boom that eventually collapsed. According to historical economic records, the stagnation that followed the asset bubble burst fundamentally altered the…
-
Do Not Let US-China Ties Spiral Out of Control, Ex-Treasury Chief Paulson Warns
Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson has strongly urged Washington and Beijing to carefully manage their escalating strategic competition to prevent it from spiraling into a broader military or economic…
-
China’s Lower Oil Imports Help Stabilize the Global Economy
China Reduces Oil Imports China’s sharp reduction in crude oil imports has helped stabilize global energy markets during the Iran war. According to The Wall Street Journal, Chinese crude imports…
-
Japan Contributes JPY90.1 Million to Advance APEC Clean Energy Cooperation
In a decisive move to address skyrocketing electricity demands across the Asia-Pacific region, Japan has finalized a major financial contribution. The Japanese government will provide JPY90.1 million to bolster regional…
-
PLA says it will stay on high alert after Dutch warship crosses Taiwan Strait
First and foremost, the situation escalated after a Dutch warship successfully completed a passage through the waterway. According to the Eastern Theatre Command of the People’s Liberation Army, this naval…
-
Every day policy changes: chaos and confusion for Filipino workers over US immigration rules.
First and foremost, recent memos from the US Department of Homeland Security regarding green card applications have created a state of constant alarm. According to reports, conflicting announcements and the…
-
China proposes nuclear-powered floating island to reshape global shipping
First and foremost, the core of this initiative lies in the integration of nuclear energy as a continuous power source for offshore operations. According to the project details, this nuclear-powered…
-
Vietnam extends anti-dumping duties on Thai sugar until 2031
In June 2026, the government of Vietnam announced the extension of anti-dumping and countervailing duties on certain sugar imports from Thailand until 2031. According to Vietnamese authorities, these measures are…
-
Strengthening Historic Diplomatic Ties
First and foremost, the commitment from Beijing comes at a time of heightened regional tension. According to official reports, President Xi emphasized that the traditional friendship between the two nations…
-
North Korea needs China for survival: Why does Beijing need Pyongyang?
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s two-day visit to Pyongyang marks his first trip to North Korea in seven years and his first overseas travel of the year. This high-profile diplomatic move…
-
Is the Great Nicobar Island India’s Hormuz-like chokepoint against China?
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Indian government is advancing an 11 billion dollar mega-development plan. On Great Nicobar Island, a remote territory closer to Southeast Asia than mainland India.
-
UK-China ‘ice age’ thaws: Why the West needs Beijing
The recent easing of tensions between the United Kingdom and China marks a definitive end to a prolonged diplomatic “ice age”.
-
A New Supercarrier Emerges: Tracking China’s Fourth Aircraft Carrier
An assessment by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) confirms with near certainty that China is currently constructing its fourth aircraft carrier.
-
APEC Ministers Champion Open Trade Amid Global Headwinds
Amidst a complex global landscape characterized by rising protectionism, supply chain vulnerabilities, and the risk of economic fragmentation, trade ministers from the 21 APEC member economies gathered in Suzhou, China,…
-
U.S. and Iran Reach Tentative Deal to Extend Ceasefire and Resume Nuclear Talks
Tentative Ceasefire Agreement U.S. and Iranian negotiators reached a tentative agreement to extend the ceasefire in the three-month war by 60 days and begin a new round of talks on…
-
What Hegseth’s comments at Shangri-La Dialogue say about US foreign policy
The aggressive and transactional rhetoric used by U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore signals a combative shift in Washington’s Indo-Pacific foreign policy.
-
Iran Condemns U.S. Strikes as Ceasefire Negotiations Continue
Iran War and Ceasefire Tensions Iran condemned the latest U.S. strikes in southern Iran as a sign of “bad faith” while negotiations continued toward a possible deal to end the…
-
Global Markets Rise as Investors Weigh Fragile U.S.–Iran Truce
Global Markets React to the Truce Global markets advanced as investors looked for signs that the fragile truce between the United States and Iran could be extended. According to Reuters,…
-
APEC Sees Moderating Growth Amid Rising Energy Costs and Supply Chain Pressures
The Asia-Pacific region’s economy achieved a solid 3.3 percent growth in 2025, successfully exceeding earlier projections of 3.2 percent. However, recent analysis warns that this momentum is beginning to fade.…
-
APEC Regional Cooperation Efforts Focus on Delivering Practical Benefits
Senior officials from the 21 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member economies convened in Suzhou, China, for the Steering Committee on Economic and Technical Cooperation (SCE) meeting. The gathering focused on…
-
2026 APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade Joint Statement
APEC trade ministers reaffirmed their commitment to open and rules-based trade during a period marked by economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and rising protectionist pressures. The cooperation was framed as necessary…
-
APEC Sees Slower Growth as Energy Costs and Supply Chain Pressures Rise
Slower Growth in the Asia-Pacific The Asia-Pacific region continues to show economic resilience, but growth is expected to slow in the coming years. According to the APEC Policy Support Unit,…
-
US-Philippines war games are drawing conflict closer to home
The US-Philippines tactics could we drawing conflict in war games, such as its neighbor China fear its disruption on other countries and Philippines questioning national interest.
-
APEC Advances Trade Agenda Ahead of Ministers’ Meeting in Suzhou
APEC economies met in Shanghai this week to advance work on regional trade and investment priorities ahead of the Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting in Suzhou on 22–23 May. The…
-
Trump’s Dangerous Taiwan Gamble: A Critical Review
The article “Trump’s dangerous Taiwan gamble,” written by Ryan Hass and published by the Brookings Institution, analyzes the U.S. President’s recent statements following his Beijing summit with Xi Jinping. Although the meeting focused on…
-
APEC Sees Moderating Growth Amid Rising Energy Costs and Supply Chain Pressures
The Asia-Pacific region’s economy grew by 3.3 percent in 2025, exceeding previous projections. However, a new report by the APEC Policy Support Unit warns that this economic momentum is now…
-
Electronic Waste Could Help Reduce U.S. Dependence on Chinese Critical Minerals
Electronic Waste and Strategic Competition Electronic waste has become an important issue in the strategic rivalry between the United States and China. Rare earth elements are essential for technologies such…
-
APEC Strengthens Regional Cooperation in Shanghai Amid Growing Trade Uncertainty
Growing trade uncertainty and shifting geopolitical conditions are placing new pressure on regional cooperation across the Asia-Pacific. In response, representatives from the 21 member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation…
-
Crece comercio con Asia: Importaciones desde Taiwán se disparan 400% en un año
Las importaciones mexicanas provenientes de Taiwán registran un aumento de 400 por ciento anual en febrero de 2026, al pasar de 1.5 a 7.5 mil millones de dólares en un…