Presidents Xi and Putin to hold talks in Beijing
Leaders eye better cooperation as nations mark 75th anniversary of ties.
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The incoming Prime Minister shared he had been prepared for greater public scrutiny ever since he chose to enter politics.
Elon Musk to join President Jokowi in inauguration of Starlink operation
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China, South Korea foreign ministers meet
South Korea FM Cho Tae-yul has stressed the importance of maintaining stable ties with China, its largest trading partner and a key player in resolving the Korean Peninsula issue.
Pakistan, US reaffirm continuation of counter-terrorism cooperation to advance regional security
Both governments resolved to increase communication on these topics and continue collaboration to “detect and deter violent extremism through whole-of-government approaches."
Samsung doubles down on Vietnam
Tech giant vows to expand annual spending in Vietnam to $1 billion.
Hijacked Bangladeshi ship MV Abdullah returns home
The ship came under the attack of Somali pirates on March 12, when it was carrying 55,000 tonnes of coal from the Maputo port of Mozambique to Al Hamriyah port in UAE.
Thailand to tighten border control amid Myanmar conflict: PM Srettha
PM Srettha said he had received reports from regional army commanders with proposals for closing points and checkpoints, along with the existing measures for border protection.
Sanctions on Malaysian-based companies accused of helping Iran have been impactful- US Treasury official
In December, the US Treasury Department imposed sanctions on four Malaysia-based companies it accused of helping Iran’s production of drones.