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1 – 10 of 22Besides a leaders’ plenary and retreat, there were events linked to four thematic tracks: business; climate and clean energy; maritime cooperation; and emerging leaders…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285789
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The theme it has chosen for its chairmanship is ‘enhancing connectivity and resilience’. The reference to ‘resilience’ is apt, as Laos is attempting to manage severe economic…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284173
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Duterte has come under criticism in Congress over her use of confidential funds (CFs). Despite the president’s remarks, he and his deputy appear to be at odds on a range of issues.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284044
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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…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB281933
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The speech notably identified several economic challenges facing the country, ranging from curbing inflation to creating jobs. Marcos registered high approval ratings during the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB280940
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This was his fifth visit to a South-east Asian neighbour since last November. In another development, in-person peace talks aimed at ending Thailand’s southern insurgency…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB267959
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They also pledged to work towards finalising the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), a long-delayed accord with close trading partners.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB230567
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The country's vote to leave the EU has added momentum to a realignment of UK economic and foreign policy towards the Asia-Pacific region underway for some years. Parliamentarian…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB213507
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With Trump within striking distance of catching Clinton in popular polls, though not yet the Electoral College, South-east Asian leaders and diplomats have privately expressed…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB213800
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PHILIPPINES/UK: Post-Brexit trade outlook is positive