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India raises objection to Pakistan F-16 refit

During meetings with U.S. official Donald Lu in New Delhi, the Ministry of External Affairs protested against sale of spares of jet to Pakistan

The Hindu

US, Asian Alliance Agree on 4 Economic Sectors to Counter China

The United States and a group of Asian allies on Friday agreed on a set of negotiating targets, as Washington looks to offer an alternative to the economic might of China in the region. At the first ministerial for the Indo-Pacific Economic Prosperity Framework (IPEF), officials sketched the basis for…

Asharq Al-Awsat

India stays out of trade pillar in U.S.-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework

India has decided to stay out of the joint declaration on one of the four pillars or the trade pilla

The Hindu

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IPEF ministers outline pillars for regional economic zone

LOS ANGELES -- Ministers from 14 countries agreed Friday to enter into formal negotiations on the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF), a new economic zone initiative led by the United States, following two days of talks in Los Angeles.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

US, Indo-Pacific countries agree on roadmap to strengthen trade ties

WASHINGTON: The United States and 13 Indo-Pacific countries on Friday agreed on parameters for negotiating closer trade, environment and economic ties that US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said would boost investment and jobs in the partner countries.

Bangkok Post

India stays out of Indo-Pacific trade pillar

LOS ANGELES: India has chosen to opt out from joining the trade pillar of Indo-Pacific Economic Framework’s (IPEF) for its legitimate concerns regarding the possibility of binding conditionalities linking the same to issues like environment and labour. Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal listed the reasons for opting this decision —…

The Times of India

Amazon, Apple and Google pledge training for women in Indo-Pacific

Fourteen US companies including Amazon.com Inc and Visa Inc each pledged to provide at least 500,000 digital training and education opportunities for women and girls in the Indo-Pacific region as part of a Biden administration initiative.

Bangkok Post

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Piyush Goyal's US visit next week: To meet US trade representative, secretary of commerce

NEW DELHI: Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal will hold bilateral meetings with his American counterparts next week in the US to discuss ways to boost trade and investments ties, an official statement said on Friday.

The Times of India

As Pelosi departs, Taiwan reflects on controversial US visit

Taiwanese experts reassured of US support as China gears up for military drills in waters surrounding island.

Al Jazeera

U.S. to host virtual meeting on Tuesday of Indo-Pacific trade, economic ministers

The United States will host a virtual meeting on Tuesday of officials representing the 14 countries that have joined the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, as Washington seeks to expand its engagement with Asia.

Reuters

Indo-Pacific alphabet soup needs beefing up

In May, US President Joe Biden visited South Korea and Japan with the aim of reaffirming America's commitment to the Asia-Pacific region after the uncertainties and doubts generated by Donald Trump's presidency. In Tokyo, Mr Biden launched the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (Ipef) and participated in a summit of…

Bangkok Post

Biden’s Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Is a Paradigm Shift

The United States can no longer afford to buy geopolitical allies with market access.

Foreign Policy

Subtle diplomatic dance

Last week's visit to the kingdom by US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was seen as underscoring Washington's recognition of Thailand as a significant player in the region's security.

Bangkok Post

US makes Asia inroads by playing down need to oppose China

The US sought to bolster its support in Asia this weekend by reassuring nations they don’t need to join a coalition against China, drawing a stark contrast with Beijing’s threats to defend its interests with military force.

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New Asean-US era

The special summit held last month in Washington between US President Joe Biden and nine Southeast Asian leaders clearly emphasised his administration's attempts to engage the region it sees as central to countering China's rising influence in Asia and beyond.

Tribune News Service

US makes Asia inroads by playing down need to side against China

The U.S. sought to bolster its support in Asia this weekend by reassuring nations they don’t need to join a coalition against China, drawing a stark contrast with Beijing’s threats to defend its interests with military force.

The Hindu

Dealing with the Indo-Pacific is not easy

While the IPEF may be a good idea, the framework does not address issues of trade and tariffs

Bangkok Post

Taiwan tells US: Don't forget free trade deal

TAIPEI: Taiwan's top trade negotiator appealed to the United States on Tuesday not to forget that the island wants a free trade deal but understands this will not happen immediately and is willing to make other agreements first as "building blocks".

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Reuters

Taiwan appeals to U.S. not to forget its desire for free trade deal

Taiwan's top trade negotiator appealed to the United States on Tuesday not to forget that the island wants a free trade deal, but understands this will not happen immediately and is willing to make other agreements first as "building blocks".

The Hindu

The IPEF holds promise but there are perils too

The U.S. has been carefully constructing the framework and India, despite endorsing it, needs to be wary of hurdles

Reuters

U.S.-Taiwan trade talks could outpace Indo-Pacific effort -USTR official

New U.S. trade negotiations with Taiwan could move more quickly than broader talks with 12 Indo-Pacific countries given strong interest in Taipei and Washington in deepening economic ties, Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Sarah Bianchi said on Thursday.

Reuters

U.S., Taiwan to launch trade talks after island excluded from Indo-Pacific group

The United States will launch new trade talks with Taiwan, U.S. officials said on Wednesday, just days after the Biden administration excluded the Chinese-claimed island from its Asia-focused economic plan designed to counter China's growing influence.

Reuters

Taiwan says to hold more trade talks with United States

Taiwan's chief trade negotiator, John Deng, will hold more talks with the United States on bilateral trade on Wednesday, the island's government said, after being excluded from a major new U.S. economic plan for the Asia Pacific region.

Al Jazeera

Taiwan may get economic deal with US after exclusion from IPEF

Economic agreement similar to new IPEF would underline US commitment to self-ruled democracy, analysts say.

Bangkok Post

Biden needs to do better in Asia

When Joe Biden arrived in Asia last week for the first visit to the region of his presidency, he aimed to pick up where his predecessor left off. Landing in South Korea on May 20 as events in North Korea and the Ukraine crisis loomed large, Mr Biden then travelled…

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