APF Canada: Asia Watch https://www.asiapacific.ca/ en Canada's Catalyst for Engagement with Asia, Asia's Bridge to Canada ©2026 Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:10:28 -0700 https://www.asiapacific.ca/themes/apf/images/APF-logo-mark-v1.svg India, EU Ink ‘Mother of All Deals’ as Trade Diversification Efforts Ramp Up https://www.asiapacific.ca/asia-watch/india-eu-ink-mother-all-deals-trade-diversification-efforts European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa finalized a trade agreement with India this week, creating a market of 2 billion peoples... Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:35:04 +0000 Asia Watch 59461 at https://www.asiapacific.ca Xi Hosts Starmer as Beijing Reels from PLA Purge https://www.asiapacific.ca/asia-watch/xi-hosts-starmer-beijing-reels-pla-purge U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is visiting Beijing this week, a cautious attempt to stabilize U.K.–China ties after years of strain.... Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:43:13 +0000 Asia Watch 59462 at https://www.asiapacific.ca India Unveils Budget, Tentative Trade Deal with U.S. https://www.asiapacific.ca/asia-watch/india-unveils-budget-tentative-trade-deal-us On Sunday, India released its 2026 budget, offering the clearest articulation yet of how Modi plans to navigate a world shaped by U.S. protectionism ... Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:01:20 +0000 Asia Watch 59490 at https://www.asiapacific.ca Five Years After Coup, Myanmar ‘Worse Off Than Ever’ https://www.asiapacific.ca/asia-watch/five-years-after-coup-myanmar-worse-ever Sunday marked five years since the military coup in Myanmar that sparked a devastating, ongoing civil war, that time 70,000 people have been killed.... Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:04:34 +0000 Asia Watch 59491 at https://www.asiapacific.ca Takaichi Scores Historic Win in Japan Election https://www.asiapacific.ca/asia-watch/takaichi-scores-historic-win-japan-election Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae made history on Sunday, securing a rare ‘super-majority' win in the country’s lower-house elections... Thu, 12 Feb 2026 22:49:05 +0000 Asia Watch 59519 at https://www.asiapacific.ca Concerns over Transparency, Prabowo’s Policies Tank Indonesian Market https://www.asiapacific.ca/asia-watch/concerns-over-transparency-prabowos-policies-tank-indonesian Since January 26, Indonesia’s stock market has lost up to US$120 billion in value, its worst rout in decades, due to concerns over transparency. ... Thu, 12 Feb 2026 22:51:37 +0000 Asia Watch 59520 at https://www.asiapacific.ca India’s Global AI Summit Taps into Ambition, Anxiety https://www.asiapacific.ca/asia-watch/indias-global-ai-summit-taps-ambition-anxiety India hosted a massive AI summit this week — the first of its kind in the ‘Global South’ — that convened world leaders, academics, policy experts, and CEOs.... Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:02:10 +0000 Asia Watch 59539 at https://www.asiapacific.ca Following Landslide Win for BNP, Bangladesh Looks to Rebuild https://www.asiapacific.ca/asia-watch/following-landslide-win-bnp-bangladesh-looks-rebuild Bangladesh held its first fair, competitive election in nearly two decades last week, with rivals of the ousted Sheikh Hasina securing a majority.... Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:09:36 +0000 Asia Watch 59540 at https://www.asiapacific.ca Indo-Pacific Tour Puts Carney’s ‘Davos Speech’ to the Test https://www.asiapacific.ca/asia-watch/indo-pacific-tour-puts-carneys-davos-speech-test Today, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney embarks on a major Indo-Pacific trip, criss-crossing the region on a 10-day tour of India, Australia, and Japan.... Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:31:34 +0000 Asia Watch 59571 at https://www.asiapacific.ca U.S. Tariff Ruling Leaves Trading Partners in Limbo https://www.asiapacific.ca/asia-watch/us-tariff-ruling-leaves-trading-partners-limbo The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to invalidate some of U.S. President Trump’s tariffs is disorienting American trading partners.... Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:43:34 +0000 Asia Watch 59572 at https://www.asiapacific.ca Carney, Modi Cement Reset, Launch ‘Strategic Partnership’ https://www.asiapacific.ca/asia-watch/carney-modi-cement-reset-launch-strategic-partnership Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visited Mumbai and met his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, this week on a larger Indo-Pacific trip. ... Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:11:33 +0000 Asia Watch 59629 at https://www.asiapacific.ca Iran Conflict Ripples Across Asia https://www.asiapacific.ca/asia-watch/iran-conflict-ripples-across-asia The wave of attacks by the U.S. and Israel on Iran, resulting in the killing of Iran’s supreme leader, has prompted reactions from across the Indo-Pacific.... Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:13:59 +0000 Asia Watch 59630 at https://www.asiapacific.ca ‘Two Sessions’ Gives Snapshot of China’s Fiscal, Foreign Policy Priorities https://www.asiapacific.ca/asia-watch/two-sessions-gives-snapshot-chinas-fiscal-foreign-policy China’s ‘Two Sessions' brought thousands of delegates to Beijing to greenlight plans for the year ahead and the government's Five-Year Plan.... Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:44:08 +0000 Asia Watch 59658 at https://www.asiapacific.ca Middle East Conflict Tests Indian Diplomacy, Philippine Economy https://www.asiapacific.ca/asia-watch/middle-east-conflict-tests-indian-diplomacy-philippine The war in the Middle East continues to spill over into Asia, as countries grapple with sensitive diplomatic issues and elevated oil prices.... Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:49:11 +0000 Asia Watch 59659 at https://www.asiapacific.ca Taiwan Signs U.S. Arms Deals as Beijing Resumes Military Exercises https://www.asiapacific.ca/asia-watch/taiwan-signs-us-arms-deals-beijing-resumes-military On Friday, Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan unanimously approved a plan to allow the government to sign a US$9-billion arms deal with the U.S.... Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:27:10 +0000 Asia Watch 59707 at https://www.asiapacific.ca