China goes on diplomatic offensive ahead of Trump 2.0
In what appears to be a message aimed at Mr. Trump, Mr Xi outlined “four red lines” for the US-China relationship in his Nov 17 meeting with Mr Biden – “the Taiwan…
North Korean troops fighting alongside Russia, South Korean intelligence service confirms
It is estimated there are now 10,900 to 12,000 North Korean troops stationed in Russia, although more could be sent along with a growing supply of weapons.
Malaysia’s record FDI solidifies position as key economic player in ASEAN: Forbes
Within this dynamic regional landscape, the article said Malaysia exemplifies ASEAN’s economic appeal, attracting a record US$74 billion in approved FDIs in 2023 - the highest…
Moo Deng: More than just an internet celebrity, she’s also a face for conservation
With fewer than 2,500 individuals left worldwide, the pygmy hippopotamus is listed as endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List. This means that it…
Japan PM Ishiba eager to build relations with Trump, pledges to hasten revision of Political Funds Control Law
As to his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday, PM Ishiba said, “We were in the right ballpark.”
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai tells court he championed ‘freedom’
Mr. Lai’s case is one of the most prominent prosecuted under the national security law imposed by Beijing in 2020, with Western countries and rights groups demanding his release.
Myanmar’s actions risk undermining ASEAN centrality, says Singapore Defence Minister
Speaking after the 18th Asean Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) in Vientiane, Laos, Dr Ng Eng Hen said ASEAN was at an impasse on certain issues discussed at the meeting due to…
G20 Summit: Vietnam promotes relations with countries, international organisations
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held separate meetings with leaders from Spain, Paraguay, Canada, Singapore, the UAE, the Vatican, and the WHO on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in…
Shared US-Indonesia interests key during political transitions: US ambassador
Though she noted that she was representing the administration of President Joe Biden, not Trump, Ambassador Kamala S. Lakhdhir said the US and Indonesia had long-standing shared…
Filipino death row convict set to return home; freedom still up to President Marcos, Indonesia
Mary Jane Veloso was spared execution in Indonesia on charges of drug trafficking in 2015, and will return home after years of negotiations between Manila and Jakarta, President…