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Southeast Asia rebuffs U.S. sanctions on Myanmar, giving generals a lifeline

Asia Pacific Mar 3, 2021

Southeast Asia rebuffs U.S. sanctions on Myanmar, giving generals a lifeline

by Philip J. Heijmans

On Tuesday, ASEAN foreign ministers sought to balance calls for the release of Aung San Suu Kyi with avoiding any interference in the country’s internal affairs.

Myanmar police fire stun grenades as Southeast Asian ministers aim for talks

Asia Pacific Mar 2, 2021

Myanmar police fire stun grenades as Southeast Asian ministers aim for talks

The talks will come two days after the bloodiest day of unrest since the military removed Aung San Suu Kyi's elected government a month ago.

Myanmar minister flies to Thailand for crisis talks

Asia Pacific Feb 24, 2021

Myanmar minister flies to Thailand for crisis talks

The military has not given a time frame for a new election but it imposed a one-year state of emergency when it seized power so it would likely be after that.

Quad nations oppose China's attempts to alter status quo by force

National Feb 19, 2021

Quad nations oppose China's attempts to alter status quo by force

The foreign ministers of Japan, the United States, Australia and India confirmed their consensus Thursday in the first such meeting since the change in the U.S. administration.

Has COVID-19 killed Asia’s growth miracle?

Commentary / World | Beyond COVID-19 Jan 3, 2021

Has COVID-19 killed Asia’s growth miracle?

by Hoe Ee Khor

Although the COVID-19 crisis has exposed the vulnerabilities of global supply chains, pursuing a strategy of insourcing or localizing production would be devastating.

Japan to play placeholder role in Asia as Biden gets his house in order

National | ANALYSIS Jan 1, 2021

Japan to play placeholder role in Asia as Biden gets his house in order

by Jesse Johnson and Satoshi Sugiyama

Tokyo will be particularly interested to see how the next U.S. president tackles China, trade, regional security as well as its relationships with Southeast Asia and the two Koreas.

Biden should look to Obama's Asia-Pacific trade strategies

Commentary / World Dec 18, 2020

Biden should look to Obama's Asia-Pacific trade strategies

by Kazuhito Yamashita

As president-elect Joe Biden prepares for his inauguration, the international community is anticipating how the incoming administration will approach free trade.

ASEAN defense chiefs and partners agree to promote peace in Asia

Asia Pacific / Politics Dec 10, 2020

ASEAN defense chiefs and partners agree to promote peace in Asia

The latest meeting was attended by Japanese Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi, as well as ministers from other partner countries.

RCEP has its limits when it comes to saving multilateral trade

Commentary / World Dec 7, 2020

RCEP has its limits when it comes to saving multilateral trade

by Lee Jong-Wha

The RCEP’s real significance lies in China’s participation. It is the first regional multilateral trade agreement the country has joined.

As Asia moves forward, the U.S. sits on the sidelines

Commentary / World Nov 17, 2020

As Asia moves forward, the U.S. sits on the sidelines

by Brad Glosserman

Donald Trump’s absence marked the third consecutive year in which he failed to show up for the annual ASEAN get-together.

Japan businesses expect RCEP deal to boost Asia trade and investment

Business Nov 16, 2020

Japan businesses expect RCEP deal to boost Asia trade and investment

RCEP, covering some 46% of Japan's total trade, will be the country's first trade deal with both China, its largest trading partner, and South Korea, its third largest.

Japan, China and other Asian nations sign massive RCEP trade pact

Business Nov 15, 2020

Japan, China and other Asian nations sign massive RCEP trade pact

The pact includes Japan, China and members of ASEAN and will cover nearly a third of the global economy.

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