South Korea’s Yoon seeks stronger economic, security ties on UK state visit SEOUL: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol heads to Britain on Monday for a state visit, hoping to boost economic... Published 20 Nov, 2023 11:09am
World China, Japan reaffirm strategic relations in rare leader talks Chinese President Xi Jinping and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida committed to pursuing mutually-beneficial... Published 17 Nov, 2023 11:37am
World At APEC, Biden touts workers’ rights, stable Chinese relations SAN FRANCISCO: US President Joe Biden on Thursday said he would keep working to advance a Pacific trade pact, even... Published 17 Nov, 2023 10:37am
Business & Finance Trans-Pacific trade deal members meet at APEC summit, say open to new members SAN FRANCISCO: Trade ministers from members of an Asian free trade pact abandoned by the United States affirmed on... Published 16 Nov, 2023 11:14am
World Xi, Biden to meet next week to ‘stabilize’ ties, US says WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet on November 15 in the San Francisco... Updated 10 Nov, 2023 10:49pm
World Yellen, Chinese VP to meet ahead of APEC summit SAN FRANCISCO: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will begin two days of meetings with Chinese Vice Premier He ... Published 10 Nov, 2023 03:07am
World US to hold 2023 Asia-Pacific summit in San Francisco BANGKOK: Asia-Pacific leaders will gather in November 2023 in San Francisco, Vice President Kamala Harris announced... Published 19 Nov, 2022 11:40am
World ‘Most’ APEC members condemn war in Ukraine BANGKOK: Asia-Pacific leaders added their voices on Saturday to international pressure on Russia over its invasion... Published 19 Nov, 2022 11:29am
World Australian PM says premature to discuss about any potential China trip SYDNEY: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Saturday said it was premature to discuss any potential trips... Published 19 Nov, 2022 09:45am
World US VP Harris met briefly with China's Xi at APEC BANGKOK/SHANGHAI: US Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday met briefly with Chinese President Xi Jinping, a White... Updated 19 Nov, 2022 12:02pm
Print VP Harris tells Asia the US is ‘here to stay’ BANGKOK: Vice President Kamala Harris told Asian leaders on Friday that the United States is committed to the region... Published 19 Nov, 2022 05:49am
World Saudi crown prince meets Thai PM after diplomatic ties restored BANGKOK: Thailand's prime minister met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Friday in Bangkok, signing... Published 19 Nov, 2022 12:03am
World Xi says Asia should not become arena for ‘big power contest’ BANGKOK: The Asia-Pacific is no one’s backyard and should not become an arena for a big power contest, China’s... Published 18 Nov, 2022 07:06am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points