China-Australia relations: WTO trade disputes rehash old question of whether China is a ‘market economy’ – Asia – South China Morning Post
China’s long-demanded recognition as a market economy has resurfaced in Beijing’s complaints to the World Trade Organization about anti-dumping duties that Canberra has imposed on...
Japan weighs extending COVID-19 quasi-emergency measures in Tokyo area – The Japan Times
The government is expected to make a decision next week on a possible extension beyond the emergency's expiration on July 11.Read More
Japan’s vaccination drive may slow over supply concerns – The Japan Times
The country is only expected to be able to import 70 million doses of the Pfizer vaccine from July to September.Read More
Japan to limit athletes attending Olympic ceremonies – The Japan Times
Athletes will only be allowed to check into the Athletes' Village five days prior to their competition and must depart within two days after their...
European Troops Make Low-Key Return Home From Afghanistan – The Diplomat
While the U.S. withdrawal makes headlines, European countries are also quietly ending their missions in Afghanistan.Read More
How “Eternal” Is the Sino-DPRK Alliance? – 38 North
Zhou Enlai and Kim Il Sung, signing the Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance, July 11, 1961. (Wikimedia) Declaring its firm intent to respect...
Intel agencies, armed services push for more data and capability sharing to win future fights – Defense News (Global)
The military and intelligence services are working closer together to share data and capabilities in order to stay ahead of pacing threats, but work remains....
Myanmar junta releases thousands of anti-coup protesters from prison – Asia – South China Morning Post
Myanmar authorities released more than 2,000 anti-coup protesters from prisons across Myanmar on Wednesday, including local journalists jailed after reporting critically on the junta’s bloody...
AstraZeneca asked to secure 10 million vaccine doses by early August – VGP
VGP – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh asked AstraZeneca to create favorable conditions for Viet Nam to secure at least 10 million vaccine dose by...
Economic cooperation plays key role in Viet Nam-U.S. relations – VGP
VGP – Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh stated that economic cooperation plays a key role in the Viet Nam-U.S. Read More