Japan Lives Longer as Its Population Shrinks
TOKYO, Japan — Japan now has more than 100,000 people aged 100 or older, a demographic milestone that sharpens a …
Continue readingChina and ASEAN Seek Closer Trade Ties
NANNING, China — China’s latest trade overture to Southeast Asia brings together two ambitions: moving goods more cheaply and expanding …
Continue readingPhilippines’ Growth Faces Test of Power and Policy
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines could become the second-fastest-growing economy among Southeast Asia’s six major markets over the coming decade. …
Continue readingVietnam and China Explore the Future of Farming
HANOI, Vietnam – Vietnam and China are seeking to extend their agricultural relationship beyond food shipments into the technologies that …
Continue readingEgypt Seeks Closer ASEAN Ties Amid Crises
CAIRO, Egypt – Egypt’s push for closer ties with Southeast Asia reflects a central challenge for Cairo: attracting investment to …
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