As Washington becomes more unpredictable, Asia Pacific states increasingly rely on regional institutions to preserve stability.

The Middle East war has virtually halted traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a key transit point for oil and gas, the vast majority of which is destined for Asia.

Washington DC, April 24, 2025— In 2024, East Asia and Pacific (EAP) outpaced most regions in economic growth. To sustain this momentum and generate jobs, EAP countries must navigate global uncertainty ...

The World Bank announced in October that it had made a new economic projection, which generated comments about the pace of economic growth in East Asian countries. This projection highlighted a ...

But a year on, despite the U.S. President’s game-changing policies, much of the Asia-Pacific region appears to have insulated itself from the shocks, with businesses and economies changing tactics to ...

European powers have made tentative moves to reassert influence in the Pacific amid rising geopolitical competition, particularly with China, but their efforts have been inconsistent and underwhelming ...

Asia-Pacific markets opened higher on Wednesday as investors assessed the ongoing Middle East war.

Australian leaders have said the country won't be a protagonist in Israel and U.S. combat operations.

In East Asia and Pacific (EAP), access to health care is crucial for unlocking human potential, expanding job opportunities and creating thriving, resilient communities. The region faces significant ...

Levi Strauss & Co has recently appointed Vicky Skelton as MD for East Asia Pacific, tasking the long-time company executive with overseeing commercial operations and accelerating growth across one of ...

It costs US$8,540 to fly economy on Singapore Airlines from Heathrow to the city state – a 900 per cent increase on fares later in the month.