Vietnam PM meets New Zealand Parliament Speaker in Hanoi
Vietnam and New Zealand share common interests in maintaining multilateral trade and undisrupted supply chains, which underpin stable growth and prosperity globally, said New…
Philippines, Australia, Canada stage air defense drills off Scarborough Shoal
The Armed Forces of the Philippines said the naval drills east of the shoal were concluded safely, and it did not mention any encounter with Chinese coast guard, navy, and…
Trade regulations for eels proposed by CITES for sustainability reasons as Japan argues restrictions would affect imports
Japan argues that the international trade of Japanese eels does not pose any extinction threat.
Thailand’s ‘human shield’ allegations baseless, says Cambodia’s foreign ministry
The ministry noted that the people involved in a recent confrontation with Thai soldiers were long-term local residents.
China’s SCO summit and military parade project unity – and rivalry with the West
All eyes will be on how China uses the back-to-back high-key events to pitch a multipolar, less US-centric international order while notching diplomatic wins to add to its great…
PM Modi says India will work more closely with Japan on defence in interview with Yomiuri Shimbun
PM Modi said the Japan-India Joint Declaration on Security Cooperation, which is to be revised during his visit on Aug 29, Friday, will “advance our ambition for shaping a…
Japan’s ‘quiet diplomacy’ in Global South now more crucial as Chinese influence grows
As Western democracies, such as the US and European countries, pull back diplomatically from the Global South, Japan—the only Asian member of the G7—has emerged as a stalwart…
India’s, Bangladesh’s frontier forces agree on joint efforts against border crimes
Both sides agreed to show zero tolerance towards trans-border insurgent groups and suspected camps and take concurrent action on their respective sides of the border, based on…
Border fence not a new concept: Thailand-Malaysia jointly construct 110 km
The total preliminary budget for the project is approximately US$ 19.9 million (642.8 million baht).
US Ambassador discusses bilateral ties with Thai deputy prime minister
Both officials underscored the importance of the long-standing alliance and robust economic ties between Thailand and the United States, agreeing to advance cooperation in an…