CHINA

1. China denounces attack on Iran embassy, calls on U.S. to act responsibly

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/497050/China-denounces-attack-on-Iran-embassy-calls-on-U-S-to-act

2. China, Russia agree to strengthen cooperation in Lavrov visit

https://www.courthousenews.com/china-russia-agree-to-strengthen-cooperation-in-lavrov-visit/

3. CPEC Phase-II and Government’s New Roadmap

https://pakobserver.net/cpec-phase-ii-and-governments-new-roadmap/

4. China Sanctions US Companies Over Taiwan Arms Sales

https://www.newsweek.com/china-sanctions-us-defense-companies-general-atomics-general-dynamics-taiwan-arms-sales-1889635?piano_t=1

5. China building world’s largest fracking vessel

https://www.upstreamonline.com/rigs-and-vessels/china-building-world-s-largest-fracking-vessel/2-1-1626724

6. Chinese ambassador in Athens calls for closer China-EU trade cooperation

https://www.ekathimerini.com/economy/1236441/chinese-ambassador-in-athens-calls-for-closer-china-eu-trade-cooperation/

7. China Property Firm Shimao to Fight $202m Liquidation Suit

https://www.asiafinancial.com/china-property-firm-shimao-to-fight-202m-liquidation-suit

8. China property developer Shimao faces liquidation petition from state-owned bank

https://www.thestandard.com.hk/breaking-news/section/2/215129/China’s-Shimao-faces-liquidation-suit-over-failure-to-pay-US$202m-loan

9. China’s consumer price rise slows in March, as policymakers struggle to jumpstart spending

https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/11/chinas-consumer-price-rise-slows-in-march-as-policymakers-struggle-to-jumpstart-spending/

 

CENTRAL ASIA

1. Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan hold talks on expanding co-op

https://en.trend.az/azerbaijan/politics/3885612.html

2. Kazakhstan Key to CPEC

https://www.nation.com.pk/05-Apr-2024/kazakhstan-key-to-cpec

3. Belarus, Tajikistan agree on closer economic ties

https://eng.belta.by/politics/view/belarus-tajikistan-agree-on-closer-economic-ties-157512-2024/

4. Kazakhstan to compensate for exceeding OPEC+ quota in March

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/kazakhstan-compensate-exceeding-opec-quota-march-4264571

5. Uzbekistan, Kuwait sign co-op program between foreign ministries

https://en.trend.az/casia/uzbekistan/3885444.html

6. Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan to host exercises involving CSTO troops, collective forces in 2024

https://www.interfax.kz/?lang=eng&int_id=21&news_id=66941

7. Turkmenistan’s transport and communication sectors show growth

https://en.trend.az/business/transport/3885036.html

8. Hanlim, Kazakhstan partner on greenhouse gas reduction project

https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20240415050695

 

EAST ASIA

1. Singapore retains global shipping hub crown

https://splash247.com/singapore-retains-global-shipping-hub-crown/

2. US, Japan, Philippines trilateral deal to change dynamic in South China Sea, Marcos says

https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/us-japan-philippines-trilateral-deal-to-change-dynamic-in-south-china-sea-marcos-says

3. US, Japan, S Korea hold drills in disputed sea as Biden hosts leaders

https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2024/04/12/us-japan-s-korea-hold-drills-in-disputed-sea-as-biden-hosts-leaders/

4. U.S. Chamber and U.S.-ASEAN Business Council Host Business Forum Featuring Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Deepening U.S.-Philippines Ties

https://www.uschamber.com/international/u-s-chamber-and-u-s-asean-business-council-host-business-forum-featuring-philippine-president-ferdinand-marcos-jr-deepening-u-s-philippines-ties

5. Malaysia has potential to become a high-income nation by 2030, says Asean+3 Macroeconomic Research Office

https://www.malaymail.com/news/money/2024/04/14/malaysia-has-potential-to-become-a-high-income-nation-by-2030-says-asean3-macroeconomic-research-office/128788

6. Vietnam, Thailand agree to step up bilateral cooperation mechanisms

https://en.vietnamplus.vn/vietnam-thailand-agree-to-step-up-bilateral-cooperation-mechanisms/284408.vnp

7. ASEAN Foundation Unveils Research Findings on Digital Literacy, Spotlighting the Digital Divide Across the Region

https://www.asiaone.com/business/asean-foundation-unveils-research-findings-digital-literacy-spotlighting-digital-divide