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Singapore warns US on anti-China rhetoric
AFP, Published on 09/02/2012
» Singapore on Wednesday urged the United States to be careful in comments on China, warning that suggestions of a strategy to contain the rising power could cause strife in Asia.
For pan-Asian peace, a Pax Pacifica
News, Published on 09/02/2012
» While good relations between China and the United States are critical to Asia's future, this does not mean the region will become a Sino-American duopoly. The concept of a "G2" is never going to fly in Asia.
Canada PM Harper in China for trade talks
AFP, Published on 08/02/2012
» Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper told Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on Wednesday during a four-day visit to China that diversifying his country's markets was a "key priority".
China and US have 'trust deficit': senior official
AFP, Published on 07/02/2012
» A top Chinese official has warned of a "trust deficit" between Beijing and Washington and expressed hopes that a key visit to the United States next week by China's leader-in-waiting will strengthen ties.
Thailand on the fence amid TPP talks
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/02/2012
» Thailand should keep up on the progress of the new Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) in order not to miss out on the new free-trade bandwagon.
Finance heavyweight named Taiwan's new PM
AFP, Published on 31/01/2012
» Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou on Tuesday named a former top financial regulator as the new premier in the hope that he can lead the island through economic trouble caused by the European debt crisis.
Sri lanka's migrant labour keeps economy afloat
Business, Published on 30/01/2012
» 'The old order changeth yielding place to new," said the 19th century poet Alfred Lord Tennyson in his poem on the death of King Arthur. The context might be entirely different but the words seem apposite to describe the metamorphosis in Sri Lanka's economy in the 64 years since independence.
Asia's giants in race to ensure energy security
News, Published on 19/01/2012
» As Asia's rising powers seek to sustain growth and ensure stability, energy security has moved to the forefront of Asian geopolitics.
Internet keeps government honest: Google chief
AFP, Published on 14/11/2011
» Broader adoption of the Internet will keep governments on their toes as wired-up citizens exercise their newfound power to check rights abuses, Google chief Eric Schmidt said on Saturday.
US offers disaster help to Asia-Pacific
AFP, Published on 12/11/2011
» The United States on Friday announced a new Internet platform to fight disasters across the Asia-Pacific region as it urged greater investment and cooperation to save lives and costs.