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The Latest Breaking News from East Asia

Over two years after the coronavirus emerged, countries across Asia are slowly beginning to recover. In Southeast Asia, economic growth is projected to pick up to 5.1% this year, from 3.2% in 2021. With 400 million people, or 59% of the population, fully vaccinated, many economies are well on the…

Bangkok Post

Star Bulk Inks Joint Letter Of Intent To Develop Iron Ore Green Corridor

Star Bulk Carriers Corp (NASDAQ:SBLK) has signed a joint letter of intent to establish a consortium to assess the development of an iron ore Green Corridor between Australia and East Asia. The consortium is led by the Global Maritime Forum, and its partners include BHP Group Ltd (NYSE:BHP), Rio Tinto plc (NYSE:RIO), and Oldendorff Carriers GmbH &…

Benzinga

Ukraine war to slow growth and drive up poverty in Asia, World Bank warns

Conflict adds strain to developing economies in east Asia and Pacific already struggling with Covid and inflation

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World Bank cuts Asia’s 2022 growth outlook on Ukraine war

Washington-based lender forecasts five percent growth for the region this year, down from 5.4 percent in October.

Al Jazeera

Sanctions on Russia are also about protecting Japan says former minister Kono

Japan's sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine are necessary, even if they squeeze energy supplies, because Tokyo one day could need allies to counter China in East Asia, said Taro Kono a former defence chief and ex-foreign minister.

Reuters

PlantFuel Expands Distribution into East Asia with the Largest E-Commerce Retailer in South Korea Coupang

Plant-based wellness brand PlantFuel continues its global expansion through international distribution partnership with Coupang

Benzinga

Japan keeps close eye on China's moves regarding Ukraine

The Japanese government has been paying close attention to how China will deal with Russia's invasion of Ukraine. If China and Russia become closer and strengthen their solidarity, Japan thinks the situation could destabilize the security environment of East Asia.

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Scientists: Asian spider could spread to much of East Coast

Researchers say a large spider native to East Asia that proliferated in Georgia last year could spread to much of the East Coast

The Independent UK

China Lashes Washington over Quad, North Korea

China’s top diplomat on Monday accused Washington of trying to create an Asian version of the US-European NATO military alliance and said it is up to the Biden administration to improve relations with North Korea. US policy toward East Asia and the Indian Ocean and efforts to strengthen military ties…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ukraine crisis clouds Southeast Asia’s fragile tourism recovery

A decline in Russian visitors is expected to hit Southeast Asian destinations like Phuket and Bali hard.

Al Jazeera

Fears grow over risk of China, N. Korea, Russia taking advantage of Ukraine turmoil

Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the government is on alert for provocations in East Asia by China, Russia and North Korea, which it believes might attempt to take advantage of the turmoil in international affairs.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan on alert amid provocations by China, N. Korea, Russia

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan worried about Russian invasion causing East Asian security concerns over China

The possible impact on East Asia's security environment stemming from Russia's invasion of Ukraine is making the Japanese government increase its vigilance.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Development in Arunachal being speeded up, modern infrastructure being built: PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi asserted that the Government is working with full force to make Arunachal Pradesh a major gateway to East Asia

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'Unpredictable' raccoon dog on the loose as Brits warned not to approach creature

The Mirror previously reported how raccoon dogs, a potentially dangerous and invasive wild species normally found in East Asia is roaming the UK countryside - and now one is on the loose again...

The Hindu

With East Asian doors shut, Indians fan out wide

China, Japan, Korea and Thailand have been off the tennis map for two years

Reuters

Xi had opportunity to urge Putin to pursue Ukraine diplomacy in meeting -U.S. official

A meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing should have been an opportunity for China to encourage Russia to de-escalate tensions with Ukraine, the U.S. State Department's top diplomat for East Asia, Daniel Kritenbrink, said on Friday.

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