Australia announces $126m support for Asean, seeks upgrade in ties
The sum will support cooperation with Asean on security, climate and health efforts, as Canberra pushes for ties with the region.
Waiting for a new leader of South Korea
The country's next presidential election is due to take place in March 2022.
US, China up the ante in courting Asean at summit
Washington, Beijing pledged to raise their commitments to Asean, amid a “trust deficit” brought about by the heated superpower rivalry.
Jokowi enters seventh year on stronger political footing
Seven years in, the former Jakarta governor continues to prove his doubters wrong as he tightens his grip on power.
China’s PLA deploys new type of all-terrain vehicle on border with India
The delivery of the vehicle comes at a time when China and India failed to reach an agreement during recent talks.
Philippines to take heavy-polluting western countries to task in their climate financing commitments
The Philippines also launched its sustainable finance roadmap and guiding principles to ensure a steady stream of public and private financing for climate change mitigation.
China, Asean join hands in fighting Covid-19, boosting economic recovery
To date, China has provided Asean member states with over 300 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines as well as a great number of emergency medical supplies.
India successfully tests nuclear capable missile Agni-5
Scientists have said that at its fastest, the Indian intercontinental ballistic missile will be 24 times faster than the speed of sound
Govt monitoring unusual surge of Covid-19 cases
The numbers include new cases in the community, in migrant worker dormitories as well as imported cases.
Nobel prize, minimum wages & income inequality
It is time not just to augment minimum wages but to also move towards living wages.