In the past six years, Washington and Manila have been cementing a military alliance, which is reassuring to many Filipinos but leaves some apprehensive – including the leading presidential contenders.On May 9, the Philippines will vo... [FULL TEXT]

Despite international skepticism, Chinas first-quarter data suggests economic resilience amid global challenges, while structural transition prevails in the medium term.According to new data, Chinas economy grew by 6.7 percent year-on-year ... [FULL TEXT]

The 14th Meeting of Foreign Ministers of China, Russia and India is scheduled to convene in Moscow on Monday. The meeting comes in the backdrop of the just concluded India visit of US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter, during which the US and... [FULL TEXT]

Standard & Poors (S&P) downgrade followed a similar measure earlier in March by Moodys, another major ratings agency. S&P did maintain the rating AA-, adding that Chinas reform agenda is on track, though likely to proceed more slowly than e... [FULL TEXT]

Since North Korea began a new round of nuclear and missile tests early this year, major Northeast Asian players have engaged in heated debate on the implications of deploying the U.S.-backed Terminal High Altitude Area Defense missile syste... [FULL TEXT]

In August 2016, Rio de Janeiro should host South America’s first-ever Olympic games, which were supposed to be its great coming out carnival, even amid campaigns against the Zika virus.Only a few years ago, Brazil exemplified the BRIC... [FULL TEXT]

Even before the start of the eighth Strategic and Economic Dialogue the issue of the renminbis exchange rate was back on the agenda.When Chinas growth model still relied on exports and investment, US allegations of currency manipulation by ... [FULL TEXT]

In August 2016, Rio de Janeiro should host South America’s first-ever Olympic games, which were supposed to be its great coming out carnival, even amid campaigns against the Zika virus.Only a few years ago, Brazil exemplified the BRIC... [FULL TEXT]

China has become the second-largest economy in terms of GDP with the largest total trade volume. China has also become a major economic partner of African countries. Accordingly, the talk about and expectation for China to play a bigger rol... [FULL TEXT]

Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli just concluded a week-long visit to China. During his stay, Oli and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang signed agreements of cooperation covering the areas of transportation, cross-border trade, energy and finan... [FULL TEXT]