Tag: Asia Pacific
slowing export growth to lowest level in nearly two years
The growth of Chinese exports slowed sharply in April, +3.9% compared to the previous year, this is the lowest level recorded since June 2020. A drop linked to the confinements…
“Zero Covid” and Ukraine make China less attractive for EU businesses
The “zero Covid” policy in China and the war in Ukraine make the Chinese market less attractive for European companies. This is the conclusion of a study published this Thursday,…
tensions with Canberra and Washington after the security agreement with Beijing
On April 19, the Solomon Islands announced, to everyone’s surprise, the signing of a vast security agreement with China. This pact had provoked strong reactions from Canberra and Washington had…
driving license restrictions for women in Herat
Restrictions on women in Afghanistan continue to fall. Banished from political life, from several professional sectors, deprived of college and high school, women are now deprived of driving licenses. A…
a political scene that remains dominated by powerful families
The general elections in the Philippines are held on Monday, May 9. More than 18,000 mandates are up for grabs. Voters must choose the next president, the next vice-president, senators…
Another confined Eid for Singapore’s Muslim migrant workers, after two years of Covid
This is the third Ramadan that Muslim migrant workers in Singapore have lived confined, in gigantic and often overcrowded dormitories. These men, who come from Bangladesh in particular, still undergo…
South Korea cautiously ends outdoor mask requirement
Since Monday, South Koreans are no longer required to wear the mask outdoors. The country, often presented as a model in the fight against the pandemic, has managed to get…
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida continues Asian tour in Thailand
On an official visit to the countries of Southeast Asia, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has just left Indonesia and Vietnam to arrive in Thailand where he is meeting the…
Japan Seeking Southeast Asian Consensus on Russia and China
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is taking advantage of Golden Week, a week of public holidays in Japan, to make an extended tour of Southeast Asia to convince his nations…
Afghanistan celebrates its first Eid al-Fitr since the Taliban took power
Afghanistan celebrates Eid al-Fitr which marks the end of the month of Ramadan, the most important celebration of the Muslim calendar with Eid al-Adha, Sunday May 1. A symbol for…