The First Mekong-Japan SDGs Forum meeting was held on 20 December 2021 and this was attended by countries like Japan, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam.
The recent visit to Southeast Asia in December by the US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, marks the first official visit to the region by a high-ranking diplomat since President Joe Biden took office early this year. His maiden tour bega...
China is an economic marvel in the Asian region. The economic boom experienced over the past years is remarkable. It is not only the world's fastest-growing economy but also the biggest exporter. Its economy is dependent on resource-intensi...
The seeds of Vietnam's military modernisation programme were sown shortly after the Socialist Republic of Vietnam was established in 1976, when the country was attacked by its giant neighbour, the People's Republic of China. Following Hanoi...
After World War II, Germany had chosen soft power as the basis of its foreign policy strategy. Germany has been at the top of the soft power rankings for many years. Today, however, most of Germany's traditional sources of soft power are at...
The growing economic and trade ties between India and Korea have strengthened in the recent years. In 2018, the two countries' annual trade surpassed the $20 billion mark for the first time. Through the CEPA, India and Korea have been able ...
The Trans-Pacific Partnership was a massive trade agreement that was signed by 12 Pacific Rim countries, which included the US. TPP was attacked by both parties in the US. Many experts praised its economic benefits, but others were critical...
Vietnam’s economic growth declined significantly in 2020 from 7% to 2.91% due to the Covid-19 outbreak. This is better than most other countries where the growth rate was negative. The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the demand front has...
To ensure the continued growth and development of the Asia-Pacific, there will be a free, open, and fair trade and investment environment, which supports the rules of the World Trade Organization in delivering a well-functioning and predict...
The European Growth and Development (EGD) is a new strategy that aims to transform the EU into a more sustainable and resource-efficient economy. The strategy is part of the Commission's strategy to implement the 2030 Agenda and its 17 Sust...
Japan has approved the biggest trade deal in the world in June 2021. The agreement, which is called the RCEP, will take effect in January 2022.RCEP is a free trade agreement between the US, China, Japan, and South Korea. It will create a ma...
Regional economic corridors are becoming more prevalent in the world economy. Their increasing importance can stimulate economic growth and inclusive development. The Indo-Pacific Economic Corridor is a project that aims to promote regional...
