Philippines
COMMENT: China’s choreographed fury at Japan is backfiring
Beijing, with every threat pushes Japan further out of China’s orbit and deeper into a security posture Beijing will one day wish it had not provoked.
ADB follows World Bank in revising policy on support for nuclear power financing
The Asian Development Bank has revised its energy policy to allow direct support for nuclear power, signalling a notable shift in how multilateral lenders approach baseload generation in emerging Asian economies.
Asian utilities locked into coal as long-term contracts slow transition
Asia’s shift towards cleaner energy is being hampered by decades-long coal power agreements that continue to bind utilities to fossil-fuel generation, even at times when cheaper renewable supplies are readily available.
Philippine growth slows sharply, but economists anticipate domestic demand to bounce back
The Philippine economy lost momentum in the third quarter, recording a markedly weaker performance than analysts had anticipated.
UN says climate crisis is intensifying typhoons impacting the Philippines
The United Nations cautioned that intense storms such as Typhoon Fung wong, locally called Uwan, are likely to increase as rising sea temperatures around the Philippines fuel extreme weather.
Another huge typhoon bears down on the Philippines
Typhoon Fung Wong, known locally as Uwan, is expected to strengthen into a super typhoon — with sustained winds of at least 185 km per hour before striking the main island of Luzon as early as the evening of November 9.
Scores dead, helicopter crashes as typhoon Kalmaegi hits Philippines
Typhoon Kalmaegi, one of the strongest storms to hit the Philippines this year, has claimed at least 46 lives and forced hundreds of thousands to flee their homes.
APEC meeting closes in South Korea, WTO dead and buried
This was not a summit. It was a eulogy for the WTO, and APEC just lowered the flag to half-mast.
COMMENT: For Asia, dealing with Europe isn’t about achieving success; it’s about concealing failure
To be taken seriously in Asia, Europe must rediscover the courage to deliver, not merely declare. Asia has moved on to execution. Europe is still editing its initial policy draft.
South Korea opens APEC summit focusing on connectivity and growth
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung chaired the opening session of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Meeting on the morning of October 31 in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province.
Global leaders gather in Gyeongju to shape APEC cooperation
Global leaders are arriving in Gyeongju, the cultural hub of North Gyeongsang Province, as South Korea hosts the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. Delegates from 21 member economies are expected to discuss trade, technology and security.
The Arctic and Antarctica record "off the charts" heat as polar warming accelerates
Parts of both the Arctic and Antarctic have experienced historically high temperatures in recent weeks, with weather stations in East Antarctica recording record-breaking warmth for the month of October, alarming climate scientists.
Trump pledges enduring support for Southeast Asia as new trade deals signed
During his visit to Southeast Asia, US President Donald Trump declared that Washington would remain a steadfast ally to the region, as he signed a series of trade agreements with four ASEAN member states.
Asian economies weigh their options amid fears of over-reliance on Chinese rare-earths
Just how control over these critical minerals plays out will be a long fought battle lasting decades, and one that will increasingly define Asia’s industrial future.
Asian carrot smuggling ring busted in the Philippines
The cargo, consigned to Fourth Consumer Goods Trading, contained more than 53,000 kilograms of carrots that were already beginning to rot.
IMF: Global economic outlook shows modest change amid policy shifts and complex forces
Dialing down uncertainty, reducing vulnerabilities, and investing in innovation can help deliver durable economic gains.
Do 60,000 maps seized by authorities in China identify Taiwan as independent?
Chinese customs authorities in Shandong province have reportedly confiscated 60,000 maps destined for export after alleging they contained “serious mistakes” related to the depiction of Taiwan and the South China Sea.
The Asian nations backing the Russian war effort – from India to Taiwan, China to Indonesia
While many Asian nations have quietly distanced themselves from Moscow in a bid to fall into line with US or European allies, several continue to engage with Russia, providing varying degrees of support that help sustain its military campaign.
UPDATE: Tsunami warning issued by Philippines, Indonesia following M7.6 quake
Authorities in The Philippines and Indonesia have issued tsunami warnings after a powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao in the southern Philippines early on October 10.
Trump’s attendance at ASEAN Summit hinges on Cambodia–Thailand peace deal
US President Donald Trump will only attend the upcoming ASEAN Summit in Malaysia later this month if he is allowed to preside over a symbolic peace deal signing between Cambodia and Thailand,