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Monday, April 13, 2026

By Colin Smith | April 13, 2026 by Colin Smith

East Asia & the Pacific Australia: Anthony Albanese and Singapore’s prime minister talk trade, fuel in bilateral meeting ABC News (Australia) Australia and Singapore have agreed to make every effort to meet each other’s energy needs as conflict in the Middle East continues. Albanese is expected to visit more countries across the region in the coming weeks to further shore up Australia’s fuel supplies. Cambodia: Border sovereignty defended in Paris Khmer Times (Cambodia) Prime Minister Hun…

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

By Colin Smith | March 17, 2026 by Colin Smith

East Asia & the Pacific Australia: Australian trade in jeopardy as Middle East ‘war risk’ costs surge ABC News (Australia) Australian exporters are struggling to get products into the Gulf and further into Europe as the war in the Middle East continues. They are facing increased costs due to emergency freight surcharges. Economists say surging shipping costs will be passed onto consumers, pushing inflation further and raising the risk of higher interest rates. Cambodia: Cambodia protests Thailand’s ‘illegal’ constructions…