U.S. envoy decries Chinese ‘intimidation’ in South China Sea
A U.S. envoy denounced Chinese “intimidation” in the South China Sea at a summit of Southeast Asian leaders on Monday and said they should not be bullied into giving up their resources by what he compared to a conquest.
Indian capital banishes some cars in hope of clearing the air
Authorities in the Indian capital on Monday banished from the roads cars with number plates ending in an odd number in a bid to cut hazardous air pollution shrouding the city.
India to continue talks on RCEP trade deal: Australian minister
India is going to continue talks on an Asia-wide trade deal that is being discussed at a summit of regional leaders in Bangkok and which Thailand has said will be signed next year, Australia’s trade minister said on Monday.
Asia-wide trade pact on course despite India, Thailand says
By Panu Wongcha-um, Patpicha Tanakasempipat and Panarat Thepgumpanat
Moon, Abe back dialogue to resolve South Korea-Japan dispute: South Korea
South Korea’s President Moon Jae-in on Monday suggested high-level talks to resolve a deepening political and trade row with Japan during a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Moon’s spokeswoman said.
Talks on Asian trade deal ‘conclusive’, Thai minister says
Talks to agree what could be the world’s biggest trade bloc were conclusive and an announcement on their success will be made later on Monday, Thailand’s commerce minister said on Monday.
Jury selected in trial of British backpacker killed in New Zealand
A New Zealand court selected a jury on Monday at the beginning of the trial of a man accused of murdering a British backpacker, media reports said, in a case that shocked the South Pacific nation.
Trump committed to Asia, says U.S. commerce secretary Ross
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is “fully committed” to Asia, his commerce secretary said on Monday at a regional forum attended by a U.S. delegation smaller than previous years.
Hong Kong braces for protests as two critical after weekend clashes
Two people were in critical condition in Hong Kong on Monday, police said, after a weekend of chaotic clashes with anti-government protesters, as China called for a “tougher” stance to end months of unrest that have roiled the Asian financial hub.
Bolivian opposition leader calls for new presidential election
Bolivia’s chief opposition leader on Sunday called for new elections to resolve the political crisis engulfing the nation since a disputed Oct. 20 vote that Bolivian authorities said was won by leftist President Evo Morales, sparking protests.
