Indonesia, US affirm respect for rights in South China Sea
The two countries on Tuesday underscored their “unwavering support” for upholding freedom of navigation and “respect for sovereign rights and jurisdiction” in their talks…
Indonesia President Prabowo holds meeting with CIA chief in Washington
In the meeting, President Prabowo was joined by Foreign Minister Sugiyono and Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya, who also serves as the President's personal assistant. No…
All eyes on China at APEC event
China's growing presence in Peru is significant not only for the country but also for its neighbors in South America and other partners in Asia, says an expert.
U.S. election results may have influenced Russia, North Korea move toward mutual defence treaty
When it comes into effect after the exchange of ratification documents, it will effectively mark the revival of their military alliance for the first time in 28 years.
Will Trump 2.0 be bad – or not so bad – for China?
Mr. Trump has said he will impose tariffs of up to 60 percent on Chinese imports and at least 10 percent on goods from the rest of the world. He may also introduce other…
US Defence chief Lloyd Austin due in Manila next week
In a press statement on Wednesday, Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder detailed that Austin will also visit Australia, Laos, and Fiji to participate in a series of…
Indonesian President Prabowo builds rapport with next US administration
While Mr. Prabowo’s busy foreign itinerary has been perceived as an intentional display of his attempt to balance Indonesia’s relations with polarized powers, analysts…
PM Paetongtarn urges Thai ambassadors in Americas to boost soft power
The Prime Minister dubbed the country’s American missions as “Team Thailand” and instructed them to collaborate to build international partnerships to strengthen the Thai…
Vietnam Party Leader holds phone talks with US President-elect Trump
Party leader To Lam congratulated Mr. Trump on his election as the 47th President of the US, while also expressing how his country highly values the latter’s contributions to…
Fate of Filipino illegals in US up for discussion among Philippine diplomats
Out of more than four million Filipinos and Filipino Americans in the US, an estimated 200,000 to 300,000 are supposedly up for deportation.