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South-east Asia may align more with China in near term

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA

A key finding is that 50.5% of respondents would pick China if forced to take sides in US-Chinese rivalry, up from 38.9% in 2023. China continues to be regarded as the most…

ASEAN-Australia relations will grow

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ASEAN/AUSTRALIA

Besides a leaders’ plenary and retreat, there were events linked to four thematic tracks: business; climate and clean energy; maritime cooperation; and emerging leaders…

China issues may impinge on Australian-Philippine ties

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AUSTRALIA/PHILIPPINES

The two sides notably committed to planning joint patrols in the South China Sea, where the Philippines and China have competing claims. On September 7, Albanese said he would…

Singapore’s green credentials will grow

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SINGAPORE

In October, it signed a landmark green economy deal with Australia. The Financial Services Industry Transformation Map (ITM) 2025 released by the Monetary Authority of Singapore…

India-Japan economic ties will grow markedly

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INDIA/JAPAN

The leaders held talks on a range of issues, including economic cooperation. Kishida afterwards described India as an “indispensable partner” in Japan’s attempts to realise its…

Philippine leader will put off tackling thorny issues

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PHILIPPINES

The address laid out the new administration’s policy objectives for the coming year and Marcos’s broad goals for his six-year term. It gave little indication of the president’s…

Mexico energy dispute will not break USMCA

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MEXICO

The talks (intended to avoid arbitration) are unlikely either to promote major shifts in Mexico’s position or to rupture the USMCA. They will conclude next month at the latest, 75…

Bulgarian-Turkish deal will aid gas diversification

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BULGARIA/TURKEY

BULGARIA/TURKEY: Gas deal will aid diversification

India-Vietnam security ties will grow

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INDIA/VIETNAM

Delhi and Hanoi declared a ‘strategic partnership’ in 2007 and a ‘comprehensive strategic partnership’ in 2016. Each is wary of China’s growing power.

EU-Africa trade framework could scupper migration aims

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AFRICA/EU

EU-Africa trade talks.