Tag: APEC summit

US Defense Secretary warns territorial spats in Asia could end up in war

US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, speaking ahead of his trip to Asia, warned that the…

APEC highlights commitment to food security in declaration

The APEC summit, propelled by “green growth”, has concluded with a joint declaration that highlighted…

APEC summit in Vladivostock "made relative progress"

The APEC summit over the weekend was capped off by a joint declaration but progress…

"Pet diplomacy" to ease Japan-Russia tensions

Japan and Russia are exchanging furry gifts in an attempt to ease tensions by tugging…

Russia, Japan see 'window of opportunity' to resolve dispute

After decades of tense bilateral relations, a ‘window of opportunity’ opens itself to Japan and…