Biden's Asia policyHarris 'focused' on Afghan evacuation as Asia eyes US credibility
Singapore's Lee says regional perceptions will depend on how America 'repositions'
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong hold a joint news conference in Singapore on Aug. 23. © Reuters
KENTARO IWAMOTO, Nikkei staff writer
August 23, 2021 18:00 JST
SINGAPORE -- The U.S. is "focused" on evacuation operations from Afghanistan, Vice President Kamala Harris said on Monday during her trip to Singapore, as its retreat from the Central Asian country raised questions about the credibility of U.S. commitments.