RCEP to boost HK role as key trade, services hub
The RCEP is the first free trade agreement between China and 14 other countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
Vietnamese PM calls for enhanced cooperation to boost sub-regional growth
He was speaking at the first ever Asean forum on Sub-regional Cooperation for Sustainable Development and Inclusive Growth
Pentagon calls for enhancing alliance to deter China, NK in review
After a nearly 10-month review, the Joe Biden administration released its first global posture review since taking office.
ICC told Philippines probe of drug war leaves Duterte untouched
Mr. Duterte pulled the Philippines out of the ICC in 2018 and had since maintained that it had no jurisdiction to indict him.
Sabah and Sarawak to be known as ‘Borneo States’ following amendments to Malaysia Constitution
The amendments are expected to be passed in the current Parliament meeting which ends on Dec 16.
Omicron Covid-19 variant: How South African scientists spotted it
The discovery of the Omicron variant in southern Africa has caused global alarm, with countries limiting travel from the region.
US promises to increase engagement with ASEAN: Visiting official
Commenting on the US diplomatic presence in Southeast Asia, the official said numerous high-level visits to capitals in the region served to show Washington’s commitment.
Rights group says Taliban fighters have killed, abducted more than 100 ex-officers since Kabul takeover
In some cases, local Taliban commanders have drawn up lists of people to be targeted, saying they committed unforgivable acts.
Malaysia’s Merdeka 118 Tower tallest in the region
Besides spurring the national economy, the development of the project would provide economic opportunities for the local community in the area.
Climate change 2021: There’s no turning back now
Gauging the efficacy of measures announced at the COP26 summit largely depends on the yardstick used to measure them.