Indonesia touts China sea deal without concession
A senior ministry official insisted that Indonesia maintained its long-standing position on China’s claim, and that further speculation “should not go beyond” the expressly…
Beijing says Myanmar rebel leader in China for ‘medical care’
China is a major ally and arms supplier of Myanmar's ruling junta, but is also thought to maintain ties with ethnic minority armed groups that hold territory along the countries'…
Philippine President Marcos says he had ‘friendly, productive’ phone call with President-elect Trump
When asked if he discussed the topic of Filipino immigrants in the United States with Mr. Trump, President Marcos clarified that the call was purely “congratulatory.”
Dhaka to host high-level Bangladesh-India summit next month
According to a foreign ministry official, Bangladesh Foreign Secretary Jashim Uddin and Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will lead the Foreign Office Consultation.
Thai government vows to roll out 10,000 baht handout for elderly by January
The Pheu Thai Party had initially promised to hand out 10,000 baht to 50 million Thais aged 16 and above via a digital wallet scheme. However, due to budget constraints, it…
Multiple children injured after car crashes at school in central China; driver arrested
China has witnessed a spate of deadly incidents in recent months – from mass stabbings to car rammings – in a rare development for a country with a proud reputation for public…
Vietnamese man devotes 30 years to helping street children
Hai began his work in the care, education and protection of children after graduating from high school. During this time, he often wandered the streets to learn about and explore…
APEC meeting: Can Ishiba fulfil responsibilities of summit diplomacy?- The Japan News
Vigilance against China’s hegemonic activities cannot be neglected. In August, Chinese military aircraft violated Japanese airspace for the first time. U.S. deterrence…
Trump policies could cast shadow over Indonesia, Asia
US President-elect Trump would likely turn the US into a more isolationist country, and Southeast Asian countries could see decreased engagement, foreign aid and foreign direct…
All 45 Hong Kong democracy campaigners jailed in city’s largest security trial
International condemnation was swift, with the US, Australia and rights groups slamming the sentencing as evidence of the erosion of political freedoms in the city since Beijing…