ASEAN, China beef up ties in defence, security
Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence General Chansamone said the meeting was a good opportunity for ASEAN and Chinese ministers to meet, strengthen mutual…
DEFENCE & SECURITY
Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia hold annual defence ministerial meeting
Vietnamese Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang noted that the ties are essential for maintaining peace, stability, and development in each nation.
China sends naval, air forces to shadow US plane over Taiwan Strait
The US Navy's 7th fleet said a P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft had flown through the strait "in international airspace", adding that the flight demonstrated the United…
Speed up South Korean-made FA-50M deal, says Malaysian PM Anwar
The jets would cost US$897 million (RM4 billion).
Russia says could follow suit if US deploys missiles in Asia
The diplomat also said that US bases in Europe, including those where tactical nuclear weapons are deployed, are not excluded as potential targets for Russia in the event of a…
China set to further ties with Morocco
Saying Morocco and China share similar positions on many issues, the crown prince expressed his country's willingness to work with China to firmly support each other in…
Taiwan reports Chinese balloon for first time in six months
This is the first time since April it has reported such an incident in what Taipei views as part of a pattern of harassment by Beijing.
Pentagon, Armed Forces of the Philippines on ‘Task Force Ayungin’: US troops limited to supporting role
Philippine security officials stressed that the little-known unit was limited to providing support for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, among others, and that the…
ASEAN members strengthen defence cooperation
Closer cooperation between ASEAN countries was the main topic of discussion by ASEAN defence ministers, who convened at the National Convention Centre in Vientiane, Laos.
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…