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Police, protesters clash as Bangkok hosts summit

Bangkok (AFP) - Thai police fired rubber bullets Friday in clashes with dozens of protesters trying to march to the venue of an Asia-Pacific summit in Bangkok.

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Macron rejects 'confrontation' as he relaunches Asia strategy

Bangkok (AFP) - French President Emmanuel Macron urged an end to "confrontation" Friday as he relaunched his strategy for the Asia-Pacific region after a bitter row over a cancelled submarine contract with Australia.

AFP

Macron outlines France's vision for Asia-Pacific relations, rejects confrontation

President Emmanuel Macron has urged an end to "confrontation" in the Asia-Pacific as he outlined his vision for France's engagement in the region.

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Macron: France Rejects 'Confrontation' in Asia

President Emmanuel Macron on Friday urged an end to "confrontation" as he outlined his vision for France's engagement with the Asia-Pacific region. Macron is attending the 21-strong Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Bangkok as he seeks to relaunch France's strategy for the region in the face of growing US-China…

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VP Harris tells Asia the US is 'here to stay'

Bangkok (AFP) - Vice President Kamala Harris told Asian leaders on Friday that the United States is committed to the region for the long haul, rejecting doubts about its engagement as China expands its clout.

AFP

VP Harris assures Asian leaders US is 'here to stay'

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris is assuring Asian leaders “the United States is here to stay” as she pitches Washington as a reliable economic partner committed to the region and its prosperity

The Independent UK

Asian markets mixed as caution over rate outlook dulls sentiment

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets were mixed Friday as caution permeated trading floors and investors tried to gauge the outlook for Federal Reserve monetary policy after several officials tried to temper optimism over signs that inflation is slowing.

AFP

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Threats to peace dominate Asia-Pacific leaders' summit

Threats to peace and stability were dominating the agenda at a summit of Pacific Rim economies, as leaders warned that war and tensions among the big powers threaten to unravel the global order

The Independent UK

Australia condemns North Korean missile launch

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned on Friday the launch of a suspected intercontinental ballistic missile by North Korea that took place as Asia-Pacific leaders gathered in Bangkok for the APEC summit.

Reuters

Factbox-What is APEC and which leaders are attending the Bangkok summit?

Leaders and heads of governments from the 21 member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) are in the Thai capital Bangkok for a two-day meeting that concludes on Saturday.

Reuters

Asian stocks mixed after Wall St falls on rate hike worries

Asian stocks are mixed after a Federal Reserve official suggested U.S. interest rates might have to be raised higher than expected to cool inflation

The Independent UK

Asian markets rise but caution over rate outlook dulls sentiment

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets edged up Friday, though caution permeated trading floors as investors tried to gauge the outlook for Federal Reserve monetary policy after several officials tried to temper optimism over signs that inflation is slowing.

AFP

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Nipah virus left 100 people and a million pigs dead 20 years ago, and it's on Australia's doorstep

The virus has been found as close as Timor Leste, and a similar one is circulating in Papua New Guinea.

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Asia-Pacific Not an Arena for ‘Big-Power Rivalry,’ Xi Tells APEC

Chinese president calls for deeper Asian cooperation on economies and security at Bangkok regional summit

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Xi warns against 'big-power contest' in region

Chinese President Xi Jinping warned against making the Asia-Pacific region an "arena for a big-power contest" and made a commitment that China will jointly promote development to bring cooperation in the region to new heights.

ABC News

What does the COVID-19 'variant soup' mean for the Asia-Pacific region as travel ramps up?

As sub-variants vie for dominance, how is COVID-19 playing out in different countries across our region?

AFP

Asian markets hurt as rate hike woes return to the fore

Hong Kong (AFP) - Trading was subdued in Asia on Thursday as the optimism that characterised recent sessions was dealt a blow by data showing a resilience among US consumers that gives the Federal Reserve room to keep hiking interest rates.

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The Independent UK

Asian benchmarks mostly decline amid lingering China worries

Asian shares mostly declined amid concerns about the impact of China’s “zero-COVID” strategy mixed with hopes for economic activity and tourism returning to normal

Reuters

New Zealand's Ardern set to meet China's President Xi

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern expects to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday on the sidelines of the meeting of the Asia-Pacific trade group APEC, a New Zealand government spokesperson said on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Thailand to stress sustainability at Asia-Pacific summit

Leaders from the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum begin a two-day summit in Thailand’s capital on Friday with a crowded backdrop of issues to contend with: the Ukraine war, great power rivalry in Asia, inflation and food and energy shortages

AFP

Asian markets sink as rate hike woes return to the fore

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Apple prepares to get made-in-US chips in pivot from Asia

Apple Inc. is preparing to begin sourcing chips for its devices from a plant under construction in Arizona, marking a major step toward reducing the company’s reliance on Asian production.

Reuters

Myanmar, climate and economy on agenda for U.S. VP Harris in Asia

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will discuss Myanmar, regional security, economic ties and the climate crisis during a trip to Asia that starts this week, according to a senior administration official.

AFP

Stocks mixed on China moves, dollar drops

London (AFP) - European and Asian stock markets were mixed Tuesday following losses on Wall Street and as China moves to shore up its economy.

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