Asia

China claims territories of 23 countries, even though it only has borders with 14

The total area of China’s claims on other countries exceeds the size of modern China itself, but Beijing refuses to budge on its claims. Many are based on unsubstantiated (outside China) and unprecedented “historical precedents” dating back centuries. And while… Read More ›

Asia in the News: May 1, 2021

Daily news headlines about Asia from around the world (past 24 hours) Asia – More employees want flexibility as small minority want a completely onsite work arrangement A majority of Asia’s workforce have expressed a desire for flexibility in where… Read More ›

Asia in the News: April 21, 2021

Daily news headlines about Asia from around the world (past 24 hours) Asia faces complex policy considerations The battle against Covid-19 is by no means over, but Asia’s central banks must start confronting post-pandemic considerations. China is already taking steps… Read More ›

Asia in the News: April 20, 2021

Daily news headlines about Asia from around the world (past 24 hours) Asia’s tourism hopes slowly rise The tourism industry in Asia has been severely impacted by the pandemic. Can vaccination rollouts and travel bubbles kick-start the recovery?BlueNotes2 hours ago… Read More ›

Asia in the News: April 19, 2021

Daily news headlines about Asia from around the world (past 24 hours) April 18: East Asia leads e-commerce and the digital trade revolution Inclusive and sustainable East Asian digital platforms are leading the global e-commerce revolution.East Asia Forum13 hours ago… Read More ›

Asia in the News: April 18, 2021

Daily news headlines about Asia from around the world (past 24 hours) How does Australia’s vaccination efforts compare with other Asia-Pacific countries? Millions of people have already been vaccinated in other Asia-Pacific countries, including China, Indonesia and India. How did… Read More ›

Asia in the News: April 16, 2021

Daily news headlines about Asia from around the world (past 24 hours) Russia’s Asia diplomacy | The Interpreter Russia’s long-serving Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov shuttled between Beijing, New Delhi and Islamabad in recent weeks, putting on a diplomatic display that… Read More ›

Asia in the News: April 15, 2021

Daily news headlines about Asia from around the world (past 24 hours) Transcript of April 2021 Asia and Pacific Department Press Briefing April 14, 2021. SPEAKERS: JONATHAN OSTRY Deputy Director, Asia and Pacific Department. KEIKO UTSUNOMIYA Senior Communications Officer …International… Read More ›

Asia in the News: April 12, 2021

Daily news headlines about Asia from around the world (past 24 hours) Global digital governance can start in Asia An economic cooperation agenda should be developed around shared and common interests in digital trade facilitation.East Asia Forum33 minutes ago Monitoring… Read More ›

Asia in the News: April 9, 2021

Daily news headlines about Asia from around the world (past 24 hours) Asia’s rising coronavirus cases a worry as vaccine doubts cloud campaigns Singapore (Reuters) – India, South Korea and Thailand faced mounting coronavirus infections on Thursday, undermining cautious hopes… Read More ›