Keywords: Pacific
Taiwan has unveiled a historic $40 billion US dollar (1.25 trillion New Taiwan dollar) supplementary defence budget covering the next eight years, a move President Lai Ching-te described as a commitment to protecting the island’s democracy. “Investing in defence is investing in security......
World equity markets surged at the start of the week as investors welcomed signals from the Federal Reserve that another interest rate cut could arrive as soon as December. Stocks in Asia-Pacific bounced back strongly on Monday after a volatile period, with South Korea’s Kospi advancing 1.13 percent......
Asian stock markets declined sharply amid growing investor concerns over inflated valuations in the technology sector, particularly related to artificial intelligence (AI). Japan's Nikkei 225 dropped nearly 1.8%, closing just below......
Japan’s tourism and retail industries are grappling with significant setbacks following China’s advisory discouraging its citizens from traveling to Japan. The warning, issued amidst heightened diplomatic tensions over Taiwan, has caused ripples across Japan’s economy, particularly......
French Overseas Minister Naïma Moutchou has postponed her planned visit to New Caledonia due to urgent budgetary deadlines in Paris, the ministry announced Saturday. The trip, initially scheduled for early next week, was meant to address the ongoing institutional and political challenges on the......
Chinese President Xi Jinping positioned Beijing as a champion of multilateral cooperation during the APEC CEO Summit in South Korea, delivering a written speech that highlighted China’s role as a key driver of global economic growth. In contrast, U.S. President Donald Trump opted to boycott the......
The United States and India have solidified their strategic partnership by signing a 10-year defense framework agreement during the expanded ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting in Kuala Lumpur. The agreement, announced on Friday, underscores that military cooperation can endure even amidst significant......
The Mexican Navy has rescued 28 people, nearly all of them minors, from a drifting boat in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Sinaloa state in northwestern Mexico. According to the Sinaloa prosecutor’s office, 27 of those rescued were between 14 and 17 years old, while the 28th was just over 18.......
Donald Trump arrived in Tokyo on Monday evening, commencing a high-stakes diplomatic mission that will culminate in his first face-to-face meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping since resuming office. The visit comes at a critical juncture in U.S.-China relations as both nations strive to de-escalate......
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