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TopicAsia-Pacific

Topic: Asia-Pacific

Ahead of SCO meet, Russia & China stage maiden joint submarine patrol in Sea of Japan, East China Sea

Joint submarine patrol ‘covered more than 2,000 nautical miles’ and was joined by Russian support vessels. Beijing maintains exercise ‘not directed against any third party’.

Asia Pacific Sub-Regional Dialogue held in Bangkok, SAARC Sec emphasize on quality education

With nearly half of its population under the age of 24 and led by India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, South Asia is poised to have the world's largest youth labor force until 2040.

Collaboration between Asia-Pacific countries drives sustainability. It’s based on respect

SSC allows countries to understand the results of successful experiences and effective technical know-how, and the mechanisms involved in their development and implementation.

China claims to build a community at Shangri-La, then threatens Taiwan with ‘destruction’

China has been absent from high-level conferences in India (Raisina Dialogue) and the West, but the Shangri-La Dialogue remains its favoured platform to state its regional position.

Despite domestic struggle, China ups foreign investments in Asia-Pacific ‘to soft-land its companies’

A new report by Australia’s Griffith Asia Institute found that China’s investment in the region has grown to $37 billion in 2023 from $29 billion the year before. Experts tell ThePrint this is a part of its strategy to assert its economic prowess.

India ‘front & centre’ of Ireland’s strategic thinking in Asia-Pacific — Irish foreign secy in Delhi

At event organised by Delhi-based think-tank Observer Research Foundation, Hackett says Ireland has invited President Droupadi Murmu for state visit, mentions 'cultural attache' for Delhi embassy.

US Secretary of State Blinken warns of China’s ‘problematic behaviour’ during visit to Tonga

Antony Blinken said that the US had no objection to China's engagement with the region until its investments are transparent and undertaken with sustainable finance.

Trade to tourism—oceans are key to Asian, Pacific economies. They need more than investment

Leaders of Aisa, Pacific nations attending the UN Ocean Conference must step up efforts to protect the ocean. Millions of lives depend on them.

Less carbon, more automation—Covid lessons became key agendas for Asia-Pacific at UNESCAP

Poor connectivity in the Asia-Pacific became clear during Covid-19. Before we get back on track, transport needs to change.

Trump’s face cannot stop America’s receding economic power from shifting to Asia

His lack of attendance at Asia-Pacific summits reflects a trend that has been building for years.

On Camera

Trump stoked the Epstein scandal. It’s come back to bite him

The disgraced financier also seemed to allege in documents that Trump kept company for hours with one of Epstein’s victims.

Wealth nears $99 trillion, still Asia’s rich don’t have succession plans

Much of this wealth is tied to founder-led businesses that employ millions and help anchor regional economies.

Turkey blocks transport of Apache choppers to India through its airspace, new route being worked out

Indian govt officials last month skipped Turkish National Day celebrations in Delhi, in a message to Ankara following its support for Islamabad, particularly during Operation Sindoor.

Bihar is where politics moves, and everything else stands still

Bihar is blessed with a land more fertile for revolutions than any in India. Why has it fallen so far behind then? Constant obsession with politics is at the root of its destruction.