Vietnam’s president resigns, raising questions over stability
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U.S. congressional delegation pledges continued defense support for Taiwan
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A bipartisan U.S. congressional delegation pledged continued support for Taiwan on Thursday, days after Congress approved $300 million in military aid for the self-governed island that’s claimed by China.
Top Chinese official says green, high tech development key as nation seeks to spur economy
BOAO, China (AP) — China is committed to reforms that will upgrade the technological level of its largely manufacturing-based economy and exploit green technologies expected to drive around $1.4 trillion in annual revenues, a senior Communist Party official said Thursday.
Australia sets up $650m fund for domestic solar panel manufacturing
SYDNEY -- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a fund totaling 1 billion Australian dollars ($650 million) for building solar panels domestically, part of the country's efforts to benefit from the global transition to clean energy and reduce its reliance on China.
Small business can create more jobs in India than Tesla will
Ritesh Kumar Singh is founder and chief executive of policy research and advisory company Indonomics Consulting in New Delhi.
Deadly Pakistan attacks threaten China economic ties
ISLAMABAD --A string of deadly attacks on Chinese interests in Pakistan is threatening to slam the brakes on Beijing's multibillion-dollar investment in the country and further escalate security demands on Islamabad, analysts say.
Burnings and beheadings: Myanmar junta escalates terror tactics against its people
Warning: This story contains graphic descriptions of violence.
