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Malaysia's veteran politician Mahathir defeated at polls

Kuala Lumpur (AFP) - Mahathir Mohamad, the 97-year-old elder statesman of Malaysian politics, lost his parliamentary seat in Saturday's polls, likely ending the career of one of Asia's most enduring politicians.

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US to press for climate progress at 2023 APEC summit in San Francisco

Bangkok (AFP) - Asia-Pacific leaders will gather in November 2023 in San Francisco with climate high on the agenda, Vice President Kamala Harris announced Saturday, offering an opportunity for a rare US visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping.

AFP

Kamala Harris announces San Francisco as 2023 APEC host city

San Francisco will be the site of next year’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, Vice President Kamala Harris announced, giving the U.S. a high-profile chance to showcase its vision for the region’s future.

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LPGA's 2023 schedule offers record 101.4 mn in prize money

Miami (AFP) - A 2023 LPGA Tour schedule with 33 events and a record $101.4 million in prize money was unveiled Friday, including seven tournaments in Asia and five stops in Europe.

AFP

Mike Bloomberg forced to apologise after Boris Johnson speech criticising China

Exclusive: Ex-PM said to have described China as ‘coercive autocracy’ in speech to Asian businesspeople and diplomats

The Guardian - UK

PM wraps regional tour with optimism

The prime minister has completed his nine-day tour of Southeast Asia where he put Australia's standing on trade, cooperation and climate to other world leaders.

AAP

APEC Summit Stresses Adoption of Balanced Economic Policies

Countries attending the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Bangkok on Friday agreed “to adopt more balanced and inclusive trade and economic policies.” Thailand's Prayuth earlier urged participants at the summit to seek sustainable growth and development after economic and social challenges from COVID, climate change and geopolitical rivalries. "We…

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To see Albanese’s diplomatic dance through Asia is to watch hope at war with danger

Anthony Albanese’s first summit season as Australian prime minister took place in dangerous times, but began and ended with hopeful signs. Katharine Murphy was with him for crucial meetings at Asean and the G20

The Guardian - AU

China's Xi seeks new diplomatic inroads with Asian leaders

Chinese President Xi Jinping has used his first face-to-face meetings with America’s Asia-Pacific allies since 2020 to forge diplomatic inroads as Washington pushes back against Beijing's influence in the region

The Independent UK

Police, protesters clash as Bangkok hosts summit

Bangkok (AFP) - Thai police fired rubber bullets Friday in clashes with dozens of protesters trying to march to the venue of an Asia-Pacific summit in Bangkok.

AFP

Macron rejects 'confrontation' as he relaunches Asia strategy

Bangkok (AFP) - French President Emmanuel Macron urged an end to "confrontation" Friday as he relaunched his strategy for the Asia-Pacific region after a bitter row over a cancelled submarine contract with Australia.

AFP

Macron outlines France's vision for Asia-Pacific relations, rejects confrontation

President Emmanuel Macron has urged an end to "confrontation" in the Asia-Pacific as he outlined his vision for France's engagement in the region.

Radio France Internationale

Macron: France Rejects 'Confrontation' in Asia

President Emmanuel Macron on Friday urged an end to "confrontation" as he outlined his vision for France's engagement with the Asia-Pacific region. Macron is attending the 21-strong Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Bangkok as he seeks to relaunch France's strategy for the region in the face of growing US-China…

Asharq Al-Awsat

VP Harris tells Asia the US is 'here to stay'

Bangkok (AFP) - Vice President Kamala Harris told Asian leaders on Friday that the United States is committed to the region for the long haul, rejecting doubts about its engagement as China expands its clout.

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VP Harris assures Asian leaders US is 'here to stay'

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris is assuring Asian leaders “the United States is here to stay” as she pitches Washington as a reliable economic partner committed to the region and its prosperity

AFP

Asian markets mixed as caution over rate outlook dulls sentiment

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets were mixed Friday as caution permeated trading floors and investors tried to gauge the outlook for Federal Reserve monetary policy after several officials tried to temper optimism over signs that inflation is slowing.

The Independent UK

Threats to peace dominate Asia-Pacific leaders' summit

Threats to peace and stability were dominating the agenda at a summit of Pacific Rim economies, as leaders warned that war and tensions among the big powers threaten to unravel the global order

Reuters

Australia condemns North Korean missile launch

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned on Friday the launch of a suspected intercontinental ballistic missile by North Korea that took place as Asia-Pacific leaders gathered in Bangkok for the APEC summit.

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Factbox-What is APEC and which leaders are attending the Bangkok summit?

Leaders and heads of governments from the 21 member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) are in the Thai capital Bangkok for a two-day meeting that concludes on Saturday.

The Independent UK

Asian stocks mixed after Wall St falls on rate hike worries

Asian stocks are mixed after a Federal Reserve official suggested U.S. interest rates might have to be raised higher than expected to cool inflation

AFP

Asian markets rise but caution over rate outlook dulls sentiment

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets edged up Friday, though caution permeated trading floors as investors tried to gauge the outlook for Federal Reserve monetary policy after several officials tried to temper optimism over signs that inflation is slowing.

The Independent UK

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Nipah virus left 100 people and a million pigs dead 20 years ago, and it's on Australia's doorstep

The virus has been found as close as Timor Leste, and a similar one is circulating in Papua New Guinea.

Caixin Global

Asia-Pacific Not an Arena for ‘Big-Power Rivalry,’ Xi Tells APEC

Chinese president calls for deeper Asian cooperation on economies and security at Bangkok regional summit

Bangkok Post

Xi warns against 'big-power contest' in region

Chinese President Xi Jinping warned against making the Asia-Pacific region an "arena for a big-power contest" and made a commitment that China will jointly promote development to bring cooperation in the region to new heights.

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