China presents proposal made to limit military use of AI tech
Efforts to regulate military applications of AI to forestall and manage potential risks will help promote mutual trust among countries.
China targeted Taipei’s allies while US hosted democracy summit: Taiwan
Tensions have risen in recent weeks as China steps up military moves near Taiwan.
Việt Nam, South Korea wants trade to reach $100bln by 2023, flights to resume
The two sides agreed to several measures to boost bilateral ties in 2022, as well as the expansion of security and defence cooperation.
Korea, Australia adopt joint statement on South China Sea
The joint statement said the two leaders underscored that disputes must be resolved peacefully and in accordance with international law.
Retno LP Marsudi asks US for ‘concrete’ Indo-Pacific cooperation
Blinken acknowledged that the Indo-Pacific region had been left wanting for more economic partnerships with the US.
Blinken hits out at China in key policy speech in Jakarta
The US Secretary of State Antony also shared plans to more closely integrate United States allies and security partners in Asia
Korea to push for entry to 11-member CPTPP
Korea’s willingness toward the pact came three months after China submitted an application to accede to the CPTPP.
Việt Nam attends first ASEAN-G7 foreign ministers’ meeting
Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn suggested the G7 countries maintain an open market and foster digital transformation.
South Korea and Australia sign historic $1b defence deal
South Korean President Moon Jae-in is the first foreign leader to be invited to Canberra since the Covid-19 pandemic began.
Pakistan condemns Indian minister’s ‘unwarranted, provocative’ comments
The minister said "India’s partition on religious lines was a historic mistake and that Pakistan has ever since continued to engage in a proxy-war against India".