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ADB Unveils $70 Billion Plan for Asia-Pacific Infrastructure
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ADB Unveils $70 Billion Plan for Asia-Pacific Infrastructure

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched a $70 billion plan aimed at developing energy and digital infrastructure across the Asia-Pacific region. This initiative includes financing for critical mineral supply chains, cross-border electricity trade, and increased broadband access.

Asia-Pacific Countries Consider Social Media Age Bans
TechnologyKorea Herald1mo ago

Asia-Pacific Countries Consider Social Media Age Bans

Following Australia's lead, several countries in the Asia-Pacific region are exploring bans for children under 16 on social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok, raising questions about the effectiveness and limits of such regulations.

US Pledges Reliable Energy Supply to Asia-Pacific Amid Middle East Crisis
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US Pledges Reliable Energy Supply to Asia-Pacific Amid Middle East Crisis

The U.S. has stated its capability to provide a reliable energy supply to the Asia-Pacific region, a commitment made as oil and gas prices have surged following recent military actions in the Middle East, reassuring the region of its energy security.

Philippines Flagged for Legal Tactics Silencing Press
Worldphilstar2d ago

Philippines Flagged for Legal Tactics Silencing Press

The 2026 World Press Freedom Index by Reporter Without Borders has singled out the Philippines as a country where legal tools are increasingly used to criminalize journalism and silence the press across the Asia-Pacific region.

Japan Ends Pacifist Stance, Allows Export of Lethal Weapons
Politics24ur11d ago

Japan Ends Pacifist Stance, Allows Export of Lethal Weapons

Japan's government, led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, has made a historic decision to lift restrictions on the export of lethal weapons, marking a strategic shift in its defense policy. This move aims to strengthen its role as a security actor in the Asia-Pacific region.

Politicschina-daily13d ago

China Calls for Peace in Asia-Pacific

A spokesperson for China's Foreign Ministry stated that the Asia-Pacific region requires peace and cooperation, not confrontation, emphasizing regional stability.

International Bodies Warn of Conflict's Economic Impact
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International Bodies Warn of Conflict's Economic Impact

The UN and IMF have issued warnings regarding the severe economic and social consequences of prolonged conflicts. The UN specifically cautioned that an extended Iran war could push 8 million people in the Asia-Pacific region into poverty, while the IMF presented grim forecasts for 2026 under similar scenarios.