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Singapore Business Federation Leads Delegation to China International Import Expo, Boosting Bilateral Trade

Singapore Business Federation Leads Delegation to China International Import Expo, Boosting Bilateral Trade

Singapore Business Federation Leads Delegation to China International Import Expo, Boosting Bilateral Trade
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Vietnam and Japan Deepen Economic Ties, Eyeing Green and Digital Transitions

Vietnam and Japan Deepen Economic Ties, Eyeing Green and Digital Transitions

Vietnam and Japan Deepen Economic Ties, Eyeing Green and Digital Transitions
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J.P. Morgan Executives Discuss Asia's AI Investment Boom and Economic Shifts

J.P. Morgan Executives Discuss Asia's AI Investment Boom and Economic Shifts

J.P. Morgan Executives Discuss Asia's AI Investment Boom and Economic Shifts
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Upgrading power grids to accommodate renewable energy is a key issue at climate talks

Upgrading power grids to accommodate renewable energy is a key issue at climate talks

Outdated power grids around the world are a major hurdle in the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy
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Take Five: Tech wreck and roll

Take Five: Tech wreck and roll

Nov 6 (Reuters) - Traders on the world's financial markets go into next week hoping the storm engulfing tech stocks blows itself out and for no new escalation in the Iran war that sends oil prices surging again.
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11th Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Foreign Ministers’ Meeting Held in Beijing, China Proposes Five-Point Plan

11th Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Foreign Ministers’ Meeting Held in Beijing, China Proposes Five-Point Plan

On November 4, 2026, the 11th Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting took place in Beijing, co-chaired by Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand Sihasak Phuangketkeow. The meeting was attended by foreign ministers from Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, and Myanmar. Wang Yi highlighted the LMC's decade of progress, transitioning from framework building to deep engagement, and emphasized its role as a dynamic example of regional cooperation. He proposed a five-point plan to advance 'LMC 2.0,' focusing on strengthening solidarity, fostering opening-up and win-win outcomes, promoting green innovation, consolidating security, and enhancing disaster management. The meeting adopted the 2025 Implementation Progress Report on the Five-Year Plan of Action on Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (2023-2027) and the 2026 List of Projects Supported by the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Special Fund.
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Brazil's President Lula to Strengthen Ties with Southeast Asian Nations at ASEAN Summit

Brazil's President Lula to Strengthen Ties with Southeast Asian Nations at ASEAN Summit

Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is scheduled to travel to Manila, Philippines, to participate as a guest in the Summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on November 15. This visit aims to strengthen Brazil's relationship with Southeast Asia. In January of this year, Brazil formally requested to elevate its engagement with the bloc from a Sectoral Dialogue Partner to a Dialogue Partner, which is the highest possible level of engagement. If accepted, Brazil would join a list that includes Canada, South Korea, Japan, and the United States. This marks the second consecutive year that President Lula has been invited to participate in the ASEAN summit, demonstrating the bloc's respect for Brazil. The Brazilian president is also expected to deliver a speech at the summit's opening, a privilege usually reserved for the leader of the host country. Prior to the ASEAN Summit, President Lula will make a state visit to the Philippines on November 14, commemorating 80 years of relations ...
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China and Mekong Countries Deepen Cooperation Across Multiple Sectors

China and Mekong Countries Deepen Cooperation Across Multiple Sectors

The 11th Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, held in Beijing, concluded with significant agreements to deepen collaboration between China and the five Mekong countries. Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi, alongside Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand Sihasak Phuangketkeow, announced the outcomes. Since its inception in 2016, the LMC has fostered an all-round, multi-level cooperation architecture, leading to tangible and inclusive results. Trade between China and the Mekong countries has surged to over US$500 billion, marking a 150 percent increase over the past decade and accounting for approximately half of the total trade volume between China and ASEAN. Key areas of enhanced cooperation include the implementation of the LMC Economic Development Belt, the Lancang-Mekong Innovation Corridor, and the Safe Lancang-Mekong Operation, which has targeted cross-border online gambling and telecom fraud. The...
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ADB Appoints Scott Roberts as New Country Director for Viet Nam, Focusing on Green and Inclusive Growth

ADB Appoints Scott Roberts as New Country Director for Viet Nam, Focusing on Green and Inclusive Growth

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Scott Roberts as its new Country Director for Viet Nam, effective October 16, 2026. Mr. Roberts, a U.S. national, will lead ADB's resident mission in Ha Noi, overseeing the bank's operations, policy dialogue, and partnerships in the country. His responsibilities include guiding the implementation of ADB’s country partnership strategy for Viet Nam, which emphasizes green and inclusive growth, resilience to disasters and extreme weather events, and the transition to a more competitive, private sector-led economy. He will collaborate with the Government of Viet Nam, development partners, the private sector, and civil society to support high-quality investments and reforms aimed at advancing sustainable development. Mr. Roberts brings over 27 years of experience in international development, including 16 years with ADB, where he previously led infrastructure finance transactions and served as head of ADB’s ASEAN Power Grid and Special Fund Unit.
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US Envoy Dismisses Reports of Pax Silica Deal Signing at ASEAN Summit

US Envoy Dismisses Reports of Pax Silica Deal Signing at ASEAN Summit

US Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Lipton has dismissed reports that a framework agreement for the US-backed Pax Silica Economic Security Zone would be signed during the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Manila in November 2026. Lipton stated that no such announcement was ever planned and that decisions regarding the initiative would be made in full consultation with the Philippine government at the appropriate time. This clarification follows earlier suggestions from the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) that the signing could be a major development at the summit. President Trump is expected to attend the regional event.
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Southeast Asia's Largest Economy Records Higher-Than-Expected 5.47% GDP Growth in Q3

Southeast Asia's Largest Economy Records Higher-Than-Expected 5.47% GDP Growth in Q3

Southeast Asia's Largest Economy Records Higher-Than-Expected 5.47% GDP Growth in Q3
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Southeast Asian Nations Restrict Data Center Construction Amid Resource Strain and Economic Slowdown

Southeast Asian Nations Restrict Data Center Construction Amid Resource Strain and Economic Slowdown

Southeast Asian Nations Restrict Data Center Construction Amid Resource Strain and Economic Slowdown