Quad is a ‘force for good’, says PM Modi Countries at the summit launch maritime initiative to track ‘dark shipping’ The Hindu · May 24, 2022
Quad made important place in short span, ensured peace in Indo-Pacific: PM Modi TOKYO: Highlighting that the Quad's scope has become extensive despite Covid-19 challenges, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the mutual trust, and determination of the members countries including the US, Australia and Japan is giving new energy and enthusiasm to democratic powers. The Times of India · May 24, 2022
Indo-Pacific NATO? Biden, China and the Quad alliance Who is winning the room? Who is winning the region? Joe Biden has inflation and an uphill battle to the midterms back home, but that is no bother for Indo-Pacific allies. Monday saw the launch of a regional trade partnership and plans for a partnership to stare down maritime threats.… France 24 · May 23, 2022
US unveils 13 nation economic pact to assert Asia leadership The Joe Biden administration announced that a dozen Indo-Pacific countries will join the US in a sweeping economic initiative designed to counter China’s influence in the region, even as questions remain about its effectiveness. The Times of India · May 23, 2022
Japan: PM Modi underlines 3Ts for resilient supply chains at Indo Pacific Economic Framework meet in Tokyo Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed India's commitment towards working with all Indo-Pacific countries for an IPEF which is both inclusive and flexible. He underlined that the foundation of resilient supply chains must be 3Ts - Trust, Transparency and Timeliness. Full story on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · May 23, 2022
Biden launches economic framework aimed at countering China Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity will have 12 Asia-Pacific members, including South Korea and Japan. Al Jazeera · May 23, 2022
Biden unveils Indo-Pacific framework countering China during Japan visit US President Joe Biden on Monday announced the launch of a new Asia-Pacific trading network during a visit to Japan. The framework, which includes an initial 13 countries, including India and Japan, has been touted as a counterweight to China's aggressive expansion in the region. France 24 · May 23, 2022
Biden Reinforces Japan Ties, Unveils Asia Trade Initiative President Joe Biden met Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Tokyo ahead of the unveiling of a multinational trade initiative Monday as part of his push to reinvigorate US strategic power across Asia. Fresh from a three-day visit to another key US ally, South Korea, Biden praised Tokyo as a… Asharq Al-Awsat · May 23, 2022
Biden to lay out in Japan who's joining new Asia trade pact President Joe Biden is set to launch a long-anticipated Indo-Pacific trade pact on Monday The Independent UK · May 23, 2022
PM Modi to attend U.S. Indo-Pacific economic plan launch in Tokyo India is yet to take a decision on joining the framework The Hindu · May 22, 2022
Taiwan not included in launch of new Biden Indo-Pacific pact President Joe Biden is expected to unveil a list of countries who will joining a long anticipated Indo-Pacific trade pact, but Taiwan won’t be among them The Independent UK · May 22, 2022
Quad to unveil 'eye in sky' to check Chinese illegal fishing in Indo-Pacific TOKYO: In order to check China's illegal fishing in the Indo-Pacific region, the Quadrilateral Security Alliance (Quad ) has planned to launch a satellite-based maritime security initiative. The Times of India · May 22, 2022
Biden in Japan to launch regional economic plan to counter Beijing President Joe Biden arrived in Japan on Sunday to launch a plan for greater U.S. economic engagement with the Indo-Pacific, facing criticism even before the programme is announced that it will offer scant benefit to countries in the region. Reuters · May 22, 2022
Japan welcomes new US Indo-Pacific economic initiative Japan is welcoming a new U.S. economic initiative for the Indo-Pacific that President Joe Biden is expected to roll out during a visit to Tokyo next week because it demonstrates American commitment to a regional economic order that is not just about market access The Independent UK · May 20, 2022
Reuters · May 20, 2022 Biden calls for U.S., partners to invest in each other The future will be written in the Indo-Pacific and now is the time for the United States and like-minded partners to invest in each other, U.S. President Joe Biden said on Friday after arriving in South Korea on the first leg of a six-day trip in Asia.
Al Jazeera · May 20, 2022 Biden begins Asia tour aimed at boosting Indo-Pacific ties US president visits South Korea, Japan to strengthen Indo-Pacific alliances amid China’s rise and Russia-Ukraine war.
Bangkok Post · May 19, 2022 Czech EU presidency 'to forge closer ties' When the Czech Republic takes the presidency of the Council of the European Union during the second half of this year, it plans to bind the Indo-Pacific region more closely with the EU.
WEKU · May 19, 2022 How the war in Ukraine is challenging the long-sought pivot to Asia President Biden is traveling to Japan and South Korea this week — his first trip to Asia since taking office. Like presidents before him, he's seeking to reorient U.S. foreign policy toward Asia.
Bangkok Post · May 18, 2022 Biden to launch Indo-Pacific economic plan in next days in Japan US President Joe Biden will launch a long-awaited economic initiative for increasing US involvement in Asia in the coming days during his trip to the region, according to one of the cabinet officials leading the initiative.
The Guardian - AU · May 18, 2022 EU to step up Indo-Pacific defence presence over China fears and Ukraine example European Union’s special envoy cites concerns ‘multilateral rules-based order will not be fully respected’ in region
Reuters · May 13, 2022 Japan to offer up to $100 million in aid to help Indo-Pacific nations fight COVID Japan plans to extend up to $100 million in aid to developing countries in the Indo-Pacific region to help them better battle the COVID-19 pandemic, Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi said on Friday.
Benzinga · May 13, 2022 Biden Administration To Inject $150M To Reactivate South Asian Alliances To Counter China: FT To boost economic engagement in Southeast Asian countries, the Biden administration will invest $150 million in the region as part of its strategy to counter China, Financial Times Reports. The new package comes seven months after Biden promised Asean leaders that he would provide up to $102 million in investments for countries in Southeast Asia. …
Bangkok Post · May 12, 2022 America, Asean in geostrategic drift As Southeast Asia's renowned regional bloc, Asean has been wanting to have its cake as well as eat it. Its summit meeting with the United States in Washington this week is a testimony to trying to have it both ways. When Washington cares less about Asean, the nominally 10-member grouping…
The Independent UK · May 12, 2022 Japan, EU agree to raise efforts on Russia, in Indo-Pacific Japan and the European Union have agreed to step up their sanctions against Russia as leaders from the two sides raised concerns about the war’s impact in the Indo-Pacific, where they seek to strengthen their partnership and increase engagement amid China’s growing assertiveness
Reuters · May 11, 2022 Vietnam leader interested in Biden economic framework, but needs to study details Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said on Wednesday that Hanoi was interested in helping the United States realize the aims of its proposed economic framework for the Indo-Pacific, but needed time to study the details.