Asia Pacific
Bangladesh-India relations are at a crossroads
Dhaka and Delhi face a tough challenge to overcome their growing differences
BangladeshIndonesia move underscores focus on boosting revenue
The government says it is proceeding with plans for a wide-ranging hike to value-added tax
IndonesiaDownside risks in China-US ties will persist
China’s foreign minister and the US president-elect have stressed the potential for bilateral cooperation
ChinaNotably improving the US terms of trade will be tricky
The incoming Trump administration seeks to shrink US bilateral trade deficits and boost surpluses
United StatesChallenges in Japan-China trade ties will mount
Beijing and Tokyo have held high-level trade talks amid strained bilateral relations
JapanImpeachment trial will shape South Korea’s prospects
The ruling party’s leader has resigned following a successful vote to impeach the president
South KoreaWarship visit should help US-Cambodian relations
A US Navy littoral combat ship is on a port visit in Cambodia
United StatesInsurgent moves ease pressure on Myanmar’s junta
Two ethnic armed organisations recently made peace overtures to the military government
Myanmar
