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Manila urges closer tie-up against China
News, Erich Parpart, Published on 04/11/2019
» The Secretary of the Philippines' Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO), Martin Andanar, urged Asean to increase its cooperation against China's growing assertiveness in the South China Sea and ramp up counter-terrorism efforts against the Islamic State (IS) group within the region.
Huawei affair threatens truce
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 10/12/2018
» Is there really a truce in the trade war between the United States and China? The arrest of a senior Huawei executive last week says otherwise. Yes, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping have called a ceasefire in their tit-for-tat tariffs, but there's no peace treaty in sight.
Korea ties need tightening
Business, Erich Parpart, Published on 26/11/2018
» After 60 years, bilateral relations between Thailand and South Korea are considered "well developed". The countries could still do more to promote business cooperation and understanding, says Pyung-oh Kwon, president and chief executive of the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (Kotra).
Canada comes calling
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 22/10/2018
» The bilateral relationship with Asia Pacific is becoming "very important" for Canada amid rising trade tension in the world, says Jim Carr, minister of international trade diversification.
Korea Inc sharpens strategic focus in Asean
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 04/06/2018
» South Korea is shifting its economic focus from mostly developed countries in Asia, North America and Europe to Southeast Asia with its "New Southern Policy", which aims to strengthen economic ties with Asean to diversify its trade links, a Korean minister says.
Mission from Moscow
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 02/04/2018
» As China continues to expand its influence in Asia, and at a time when some are questioning the continuing commitment of the United States, Russia is quietly building up its presence in the region.
Investing in change
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 26/02/2018
» In a fast-changing world where demographic shifts and technology-led disruption have left millions fearful about their futures, governments alone can no longer be counted on to ride to the rescue. Businesses can and should be doing more to help create a sustainable future.
Regional ties 'key to global prosperity'
News, Erich Parpart, Published on 17/11/2017
» Many regions could learn from the tight unification of Asean and the only way for the regional bloc to continue to enjoy prosperity is through an equal share of benefits, said former prime minister of Malaysia Dr Mahathir Mohamad on Thursday.
Enjoy the calm while it lasts
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 23/10/2017
» China's economy slowed marginally from 6.9% growth in the first half to 6.8% in the third quarter but is still on course to beat Beijing's full-year target of 6.5%. It was the sort of good news Communist Party bigshots were waiting to hear, coming a day after President Xi Jinping's stirring three-hour speech to their twice-a-decade congress.
Prosperity on the menu
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 23/10/2017
» Food processing can be a mutually beneficial industry for Thailand and India where the former, as the Kitchen of the World, can support the latter's ambition to become the Market of the World, say Indian officials.