Asia Pacific

  • Dec 17
  • 2 min read

Bangladesh-India relations are at a crossroads

Dhaka and Delhi face a tough challenge to overcome their growing differences

Bangladesh
  • Dec 17
  • 2 min read

Indonesia move underscores focus on boosting revenue

The government says it is proceeding with plans for a wide-ranging hike to value-added tax

Indonesia
  • Dec 17
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Downside risks in China-US ties will persist

China’s foreign minister and the US president-elect have stressed the potential for bilateral cooperation

China
  • Dec 16
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Challenges in Japan-China trade ties will mount

Beijing and Tokyo have held high-level trade talks amid strained bilateral relations

Japan
  • Dec 16
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Impeachment trial will shape South Korea’s prospects

The ruling party’s leader has resigned following a successful vote to impeach the president

South Korea
  • Dec 16
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Warship visit should help US-Cambodian relations

A US Navy littoral combat ship is on a port visit in Cambodia

United States
  • Dec 13
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Insurgent moves ease pressure on Myanmar’s junta

Two ethnic armed organisations recently made peace overtures to the military government

Myanmar
  • Dec 13
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China will maintain elevated pressure on Taiwan

Beijing has for the first time remarked on major military drills near Taiwan as they conclude

China