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Global governance, Asia-Pacific prosperity dialogue held in Beijing
A dialogue on global governance and shared prosperity in the Asia-Pacific was recently held in Beijing. /CMG A dialogue on global governance and shared prosperity in the Asia-Pacific was recently held in Beijing. /CMG A dialogue on global...
Hamdan bin Mohammed attends the opening of Asia Pacific Cities Summit and Mayors’ Forum
DUBAI (ALETIHAD) His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, on Monday attended the opening of the...
Minister Dr. Osmond Martinez represents Belize at 7th Korea–LAC Business Summit
Views: 22 Views: 21 Posted: Monday, October 27, 2025. 2:44 pm CST. By Zoila Palma: Dr. Osmond Martinez, Minister of State in the Ministry of Economic Transformation, participated as a panelist at the 7th Korea–Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)...
President Trump on possibility of running for a third term
(CNN, KYMA) - President Donald Trump was asked about the possibility of running for a third term during his trip to Asia. President Trump met Japan's Emperor Naruhito Monday in what the White House is calling a courtesy visit. This political...
President Trump Meets Japan’s Emperor Naruhito
Upon his arrival in Japan, President Donald Trump’s first stop was at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, where he was welcomed by Emperor Naruhito. It was their second meeting; in 2019, Trump became the first world leader to meet the Japanese emperor...
Pacific news in brief for 28 October
Angau Memorial Hospital (file image) Photo: RNZI Papua New Guinea Power outages in Papua New Guinea is affecting Angau Memorial General Hospital in Lae, Morobe province, the regional hospital's chief executive says. The National newspaper reports...
Proxima expands footprint to Asia-Pacific following ArcBlue integration
Proxima, the procurement consulting arm of Bain & Company, has announced its launch in Asia-Pacific following the integration of ArcBlue into its business. Founded in 1994, Proxima provides procurement advisory services and procurement...
Sheikh Hamdan witnesses signing of MoUs during Asia-Pacific Cities Summit
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, on Monday witnessed the signing of a series of bilateral agreements and...
5th RCEP Leaders Summit: A renewed commitment to Asia-Pacific cooperation
KUALA LUMPUR: The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) reflected a shared resolve to build an Asia-Pacific rooted in mutual trust, respect, and shared prosperity, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. “For the first time...
Malaysia's PM calls for dialogue over coercion at East Asia summit
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim told the East Asia summit that Asia-Pacific leaders must choose dialogue over coercion and cooperation over confrontation, stressing the need for engagement in light of global conflicts in Gaza, Ukraine,...
President Trump Opens Asia Trip by Securing Landmark Wins for America
Select Category All News Articles Briefings & Statements All Presidential Actions Executive Orders Nominations & Appointments Presidential Memoranda Proclamations Fact Sheets Remarks Research In yet another bold display of strength and unmatched...
Carney to discuss ‘resetting of expectations’ with Chinese president
Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping while the pair are at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation forum later this week in South Korea. The meeting will come seven months after then-foreign affairs minister...
Trump hints at possible reunion with Kim Jong Un during Asia trip
US President Donald Trump has signaled his willingness to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his ongoing trip to Asia, reigniting speculation about a potential revival of the stalled diplomatic channel that once captivated global...
Tokayev Backs Azerbaijan to Join Central Asia-U.S. Summit
Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has said he would welcome Azerbaijan’s participation in the upcoming Central Asia-U.S. Summit in Washington. In an exclusive comment to Azerbaijani outlet Minval Politika, Tokayev praised Azerbaijan’s...
Trump continues Asia tour in Tokyo with Japanese prime minister meeting
Washington —President Trump is in Tokyo for the second day of his Asia tour, as he looks to cement trade deals during his nearly week-long trip. Mr. Trump is expected to meet Tuesday morning local time with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi,...
Canada’s agriculture minister in China to ‘strengthen collaboration’ between countries
Minister MacDonald to meet with Chinese officials, local business leaders to promote Canada’s ag sector Canada’s agricultural minister is in China this week to ‘strengthen agricultural collaboration’ between the two countries amid increasing trade...
State Vice President hosts Ecuadorian counterpart in Hanoi
Hanoi (VNA) – State Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan had a meeting in Hanoi on October 27 with Vice President of Ecuador Maria Jose Pinto Gonzalez Artigas on the occasion of her attendance at the signing ceremony of the United Nations Convention...
Trump’s Asia Tour Spotlights Wariness of the U.S.
President Donald Trump speaks ahead of the ceremonial signing of a ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Oct. 26, 2025 (pool photo by Mohd Rasfan via AP). President Donald Trump was in Kuala Lumpur over the...
In next stop on Asia trip, Trump will meet Japan’s new prime minister and address U.S. troops
TOKYO (AP) — President Donald Trump begins one of his busiest days of his Asia trip on Tuesday, meeting with the new Japanese prime minister, speaking to U.S. troops aboard an aircraft carrier and mingling with business leaders. Although Trump is...
Trump will meet Japan’s new prime minister and address US troops in next stop on Asia trip
TOKYO (AP) — President Donald Trump begins one of his busiest days of his Asia trip on Tuesday, meeting with the new Japanese prime minister, speaking to U.S. troops aboard an aircraft carrier and mingling with business leaders. Although Trump is...