Asia-Pacific gets new weapon in fight against drug-resistant TB
By Pam CASTRO MANILA, April 12, 2024 (AFP) - A faster and vastly more effective treatment for drug-resistant tuberculosis is…
2 years ago
Asia-Pacific
Xi decade reshapes China’s military, and the region
by Andrew BEATTY Agence France-Presse SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- During Xi Jinping's decade-long rule, China has built the world's largest…
4 years ago
Pres. Duterte urges Asia-Pacific leaders on collective effort to urgently address water problems
Says it is time "to decide wisely for future generations" amid climate change (Eagle News) -- President Rodrigo Duterte…
4 years ago
Indonesia to buy French warplanes as Paris boosts Asia alliances
by Lucie Godeau Agence France Presse JAKARTA, Indonesia (AFP) -- Indonesia on Thursday ordered 42 Rafale fighter jets from…
4 years ago
WHO warns people under 50 driving virus spread in Asia-Pacific
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) -- Coronavirus cases in Asia-Pacific countries are now being driven by people under the age of…
6 years ago
Disagreement over TPP pact as ministers huddle in Vietnam
DA NANG, Vietnam (AFP) -- Asia-Pacific nations struggled to salvage the sprawling "TPP-11" trade deal Friday, following America's pull out…
9 years ago
Trump and Xi to set out competing trade visions at APEC
DANANG, Vietnam (AFP) -- The leaders of the the US and China, the world's two largest economies, are expected to…
9 years ago
US fears nuclear arms race in Asia-Pacific: Australia
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- Senior Trump administration officials fear a nuclear arms race in Asia-Pacific if an increasingly belligerent North…
9 years ago
US commander warns of more IS attacks in Asia-Pacific
NEW DELHI, India (AFP) -- A top US military commander warned Wednesday that the Asia-Pacific region is at risk…
9 years ago
Abe stresses U.S. importance for prosperity in Asia-Pacific
(Reuters) -- The commitment of the United States is vital for peace and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region, Japan's Prime…
9 years ago
Zika likely to spread in Asia Pacific: WHO
MANILA, Philippines | AFP | Monday 10/10/2016 - 19:34 GMT+8 | 259 words The Zika virus is set to…
10 years ago
Obama makes final trip to China, Southeast Asia
by Andrew BEATTY WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Barack Obama begins his 11th and final presidential trip to the Asia-Pacific…
10 years ago
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