Gold sales soar on pent-up purchases for weddings
Nepalis whose marriage plans were postponed are now busy making arrangements, mostly buying gold for jewellery.
China, ASEAN in comprehensive strategic partnership, says Xi
President Xi stressed that China and the ASEAN need to pursue dialogue instead of confrontation, build partnerships instead of alliances.
In shock move, India announces bill to ban cryptocurrencies
The government will, however, allow certain cryptocurrencies to promote the underlying technology and its uses
Timely for Asean, China to work on reopening borders: PM Lee
PM Lee also said countries should also look to enhance the Asean-China Free Trade Agreement, as well as the Asean-China Air Transport Agreement to support civil aviation and…
Myanmar opposition raises $8.6m through ‘revolution’ bonds
The move is probably the biggest yet to generate funds for its "revolution" to topple the ruling military junta
President Xi, let’s sign the South China Sea code of conduct soon
Tension has grown in the vast strategic waters because of overlapping territorial claims, heightened by the growing presence of military personnel from claimant countries.
Malaysia PM: Asean and China can make a real difference
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob also said they were encouraged by the constructive tone of Xi and US President Joe Biden’s virtual meeting last week.
Cambodia PM urges unity at ASEAN-China meet
Hun Sen announced Cambodian support for the elevation of ASEAN-China relations to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and the adoption of the joint statement on the ASEAN-China…
Hun Sen asks G7 to invest more as he inaugurates Cambodia-China bridge
The Stung Trang-Kroch Chhmar Cambodia-China Friendship Bridge connects Kampong Cham province east across the Mekong River to Tbong Khmum province
Philippines ‘abhors’ Chinese action at Ayungin Shoal: Duterte
Duterte said the South China Sea issue was “a strategic challenge that cannot be solved by force”.