Japan PM Takaichi to propose joint stockpiling plan for critical minerals
The plan will be proposed with China in mind, as the country has been intensifying its economic coercion through export restrictions and other measures.
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China-Mongolia talks yield broad consensus on ties: FM Wang
The two countries reaffirmed their mutual respect for each other's independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, as well as their commitment to respecting each other's…
Thailand lists 10 jobs foreigners cannot do despite work permits
Foreign workers caught in these reserved jobs face fines of up to THB 50,000, deportation, and a two-year ban on applying for a new work permit.
China urges US to treat Chinese companies fairly, halt blacklist
A commerce official said that the US side, in disregarding the overall interests of China-US economic and trade relations, has continuously overstretched the concept of national…
Nepal tea factories to shut as India tightens export rules, shipments stuck
Factories in Ilam’s Suryodaya Municipality say they are forced to halt operations from June 15 after new Indian Tea Board testing rules leave more than 300,000 kg of Nepali tea…
Singapore travellers cheer expanded payment options in China
Direct transfers from foreign banks were previously not allowed, and the only way foreign passport holders could top up their WeChat Pay wallet is via a linked credit or debit…
Nepal to export 40MW power to Bangladesh
Exports will continue till November 15 under the tripartite agreement.
ASEAN bolsters cooperation, tackles food, energy and cyber threats
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Phongsavanh Sisoulath, the head of Laos’ ASEAN Senior Officials' delegation, participated in the ASEAN Senior Officials’ Meeting and…
Attempt to block water will have ‘far-reaching consequences’, warns Pakistan FO after Indian minister’s remarks
A day ago, Indian Minister of Water CR Patil told India’s ANI news agency that not a single drop of water will go [to Pakistan] in the coming years.
Vietnam, US seek to deepen economic, trade, energy cooperation
The two sides noted positive progress in negotiations on a fair and balanced reciprocal trade agreement and agreed to maintain close coordination to finalise the remaining issues…