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…

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 &…

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.

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

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…

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

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.

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