Peruvian experts expect resilience and dynamism from the Asia-Pacific community, after APEC forum and China as leader.

Experts said China’s approach to innovation, opening-up and cooperation can serve as the basis for a new era of shared prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region. The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum brought together the main economies of...

President Lee Says US Trade Deal Eases Economic Uncertainty

Photo : YONHAP News President Lee Jae Myung said that the trade deal Seoul and Washington reached during his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump has eased economic uncertainty in South Korea. The president said during a budget address at the...

President Serdar Berdimuhamedov took part in the stone-laying and opening ceremonies of important projects

President Serdar Berdimuhamedov took part in the stone-laying and opening ceremonies of important projects Today, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov made a working trip to Balkan velayat where he took part in the stone-laying ceremonies of a complex...

Government shutdown could become the longest ever, as Trump says he ‘won’t be extorted’ by Democrats

Speaking to reporters, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., puts the blame on Republicans in Congress and President Donald Trump as the government shutdown enters its second month, at the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. (AP...

Pacific Polytech Scandal: Parliament Committee Told Public Funds Went to Unaccredited Provider. “Illegal” Grant Raises Alarm, Calls for Inquiry. Who authorised illegal funding, why? Millions given to Pacific POLYTECH

At its core, the scandal is simple: A private training provider with no accredited courses was awarded government grants it was never entitled to receive. And the FHEC has now confirmed under oath that these payments bypassed its statutory...

Pacific Tourism Organisation and Cook Islands Tourism Corporation Release Comprehensive Insights from International Visitor Surveys

The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), through its Pacific Tourism Data Initiative (PTDI) and in collaboration with the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation (CIT), has released a series of five comprehensive reports detailing findings from the...

Asia rising: Global shifts, skills and future of higher education

The global center of gravity is shifting — economically, technologically and demographically — and that shift is unmistakably toward Asia. For higher education, this transformation represents not just a change in geography but a redefinition of...

Government expects fewer foreign aid questions from weakened NDP: Briefing note

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Canada Author of the article: Canadian Press Dylan Robertson Published Nov 03, 2025 • 3 minute read NDP interim leader Don Davies speaks to reporters in the foyer of the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on...

Asia’s Coal Mavericks Chase Riches While Giant Miners Scale Back

The mine’s fate is critically tied to China. Indonesia’s coal production hit an all-time high last year but output is poised to fall in 2025, due in part to weaker demand from its top customer. A mild winter, high domestic production, brimming...

Pacific communities urged to get vaccinated as measles cases rise in NZ

Source: RNZ Pacific health experts are warning families to get vaccinated as New Zealand’s measles outbreak spreads across the country. Health NZ/Te Whatu Ora has confirmed 17 cases so far, with infections reported in Northland, Auckland,...

‘Lack of new airports hinder Asia-Pacific travel’

Elijah Felice Rosales - The Philippine Star November 4, 2025 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — While Asia-Pacific is viewed as one of the world’s fastest-growing regions for air travel, it is falling behind in terms of airport buildup, hindering...

Board appointments to strengthen Pacific leadership

Pacific Peoples Minister Dr Shane Reti has announced new appointments to the Pacific Business Trust Board and the Centre for Pacific Languages Board. Uluomato’otua Saulaulu Aiono has been appointed Chair of the Pacific Business Trust Board for a...

‘Stabilising’ relations with China while differences widen

The Albanese government has successfully ‘stabilised’ our relations with China, the PM repeatedly saying that “we will cooperate where we can, disagree where we must, and engage in our national interest”. The pragmatism involved has contributed to...

Tanzania’s President Sworn In Amid Political Crisis

Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at Tanzania’s political crisis, Israel and Hamas exchanging more killed prisoners, and a deadly earthquake in Afghanistan. Sign up to receive World Brief in your inbox every weekday. Hassan Sworn In...

As China pushes for East Asia trade pact amid US tensions, hurdles remain

As Beijing continues advocating for deeper regional economic cooperation in East Asia amid ongoing tensions with Washington – including by working towards a free-trade agreement (FTA) with Japan and South Korea – analysts say that making...

South Korean president calls for aggressive AI spending in budget speech

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday called for tripling the government spending on projects for expanding artificial intelligence infrastructure and technology in a budget speech. Lee also called for lawmakers...

Meeting with DAPP team: LCCI chief praises overseas Pakistanis for projecting real image of country

LAHORE: Overseas Pakistanis are the true ambassadors of Pakistan and are projecting the real image of our country to the world. Remittances sent by overseas Pakistanis play a vital role in stabilizing the national economy, and it is due to these...

Asia’s Dual Scramble: Critical Minerals, Energy, and the Traders Holding It Together

Two revolutions are taking place in Asia simultaneously: clean tech and AI, and both are creating a double-barreled scramble. One is generating a demand for critical minerals at a level hitherto unknown, while the other is fueling energy demand...

World News | Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav Set to Attend COP 30 in Brazil

New Delhi [India], November 4 (ANI): Union Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav is scheduled to travel to Brazil for the COP to be held in Brazil on November 10. The 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference, commonly referred to as COP30, is...

World News | Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav Departs to Attend COP 30 in Brazil

New Delhi [India], November 4 (ANI): Union Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav left for the COP to be held in Brazil on November 10 on Monday. The 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference, commonly referred to as COP30, is the annual meeting...