Daily News

These are sample stories on Asia which we track on a daily basis. The sources and links to the stories, which are available online, are acknowledged and listed. Where any of these stories require paid subscription to access, we've listed only the portion which the site allows.



China’s Vice-Premier Liu to meet US Treasury Secretary Yellen

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US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will meet her Chinese counterpart, Vice-Premier Liu He, for the first time in Zurich, Switzerland this week to enhance their economic coordination. This is reflective of how the two sides

India to work with Taiwan for peace, prosperity in Indo-Pacific

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There was a “shared attachment to the values of democracy, individual freedom, world peace and global solidarity that bind the 1.4 bn people of India to the 23 mn people of Taiwan,” said India-Taipei Association

The lure of Singapore: Chinese flock to ‘Asia’s Switzerland’

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In a world where China is looking for friends, it gets a warm reception in Singapore. At the same time, Wall Street and US companies increasingly see Singapore as a premium alternative to other hubs.

Prayut’s UTN advisor picks irk opposition MPs

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The opposition slammed Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s decision to appoint several key figures from the United Thai Nation (UTN) party as his advisers ahead of the election on 12 Jan, on the grounds that the

China signals cooperation with US but not defence

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China has signalled to the United States that it is willing to cooperate on trade and climate change but will remain defiant on issues related to defence and security ahead of an anticipated trip to