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US to Hold 2023 Asia-Pacific Summit in San Francisco

Asia-Pacific leaders will gather in November 2023 in San Francisco, Vice President Kamala Harris announced Saturday, offering a potential opportunity for a rare US visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping. Harris, who is originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, announced the week beginning November 12, 2023 for the Asia-Pacific…

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Asia-Pacific leaders condemn war, renew calls for open trade

Leaders from around the Asia-Pacific are wrapping up a summit in Bangkok, Thailand, with talks on how to steer the region's economies through the turmoil of war, pandemics and other threats to peace and stability

The Independent UK

Xi, Harris meet briefly, call for US-China communication

Bangkok (AFP) - Chinese President Xi Jinping and US Vice President Kamala Harris called for open communication during a brief meeting on Saturday, days after his extensive talks with President Joe Biden.

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APEC pledges to boost trade as geopolitical rifts hijack regional summits

Leaders of the 21-member APEC bloc pledged on Saturday to boost trade and do more to tackle other economic challenges, wrapping up the last of three summits in the region in a week that have been overshadowed by intense geopolitical rivalry.

Reuters

Australia aims to host 2026 UN climate summit

Bangkok (AFP) - Australia hopes to host the 2026 COP summit, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Saturday, seeking to overhaul his country's reputation for foot-dragging on climate change.

AFP

Harris meets Xi briefly, calls for US-China communication

Bangkok (AFP) - US Vice President Kamala Harris called Saturday for open communication with China during a brief meeting with President Xi Jinping, days after he held extensive talks with President Joe Biden.

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US to help Thailand develop small nuclear reactors

Bangkok (AFP) - The United States will help Thailand develop nuclear power through a new class of small reactors, part of a programme aimed at fighting climate change, Vice President Kamala Harris announced on a visit Saturday.

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Prayut brings Apec summit to a close

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha brought the 2022 Apec Summit to a close on Saturday, saying he hopes member economies will work together to help the Asia-Pacific region prosper.

Bangkok Post

BCG Economy and Apec: Just empty rhetoric?

The Apec Leaders' Summit in Bangkok this week includes an agreement to work toward the "Bangkok Goals" on Bio-economy, Circular Economy and Green (BCG) Economy beyond national borders. Many have raised the question of whether the Thai government, as host to the summit, genuinely aims to push forward this goal.…

Bangkok Post

Cautious PM shares little on Xi's view of the world

Jacinda Ardern seemed more cautious than usual recalling the issues she discussed with Xi Jinping in their 50-minute bilateral meeting in Bangkok on Friday. @jo_moir was in the room

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U.S., South Korean trade officials discuss Inflation Reduction Act at APEC -U.S. statement

U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai acknowledged Seoul's concerns with the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act during a meeting with South Korea's Trade Minister Ahn Dukgeun at the Asia-Paciﬁc Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Bangkok, Tai's office said on Friday.

Reuters

APEC Summit Stresses Adoption of Balanced Economic Policies

Countries attending the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Bangkok on Friday agreed “to adopt more balanced and inclusive trade and economic policies.” Thailand's Prayuth earlier urged participants at the summit to seek sustainable growth and development after economic and social challenges from COVID, climate change and geopolitical rivalries. "We…

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Top U.S., Chinese trade officials discuss bilateral trade at APEC - U.S. statement

U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai and Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao discussed bilateral trade in a meeting on the sidelines of the Asia-Paciﬁc Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Bangkok, Tai's office said in a statement on Friday.

Reuters

Police under fire for assault at anti-Apec rally

Police are under fire after the emergence of a video showing an officer assaulting a reporter covering an anti-Apec protest on Friday in Bangkok, while detained demonstrators are facing multiple charges.

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Apec leaders commit to open markets

Apec leaders wrapped up their first day of talks in Bangkok with a pledge to keep supply chains and markets open, on a day when a North Korean missile launch cast a shadow over other events.

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Kishida seeks balance of China ties, public opinion

BANGKOK -- Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the first official in-person meeting between leaders of the two nations in almost three years, was a first step toward repairing strained relations, but ironing out several major pending issues looks unlikely to happen anytime soon.

Bangkok Post

Kinu by Takagi serves Sturia caviar to celebrate the festive season

Kinu by Takagi at the Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok is no stranger to all things luxe and to kick-off the beginnings of the festive season, until the end of December, it is offering a special caviar promotion.

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Saudi Crown Prince Participates in APEC Summit in Thailand

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz led on Friday the Saudi delegation to attend the Asia-Paciﬁc Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in the Thai capital, Bangkok. The Crown Prince met with Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah on the sidelines of the summit. They reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries,…

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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.

AFP

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.

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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…

AFP

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.

Reuters

U.S. VP Harris: United States has enduring economic commitment to Indo-Pacific

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris told a CEO summit during an APEC summit in Bangkok on Friday that her country has an "enduring economic commitment" to the Indo-Pacific region.

AFP

US and allies vow pressure on North Korea after new missile launch

Bangkok (AFP) - US Vice President Kamala Harris and leaders from Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and Canada vowed to pressure North Korea as they held urgent talks Friday on Pyongyang's launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile.

The Independent UK

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

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