Kishida hails significance of Nato’s recognition of Chinese security threat
The Strategic Concept, which will guide Nato’s actions for the next 10 years, mentioned China for the first time and highlighted the threat posed by China’s hegemonic…
Nato’s bigger remit brings rising dangers
Leaders of four Asia-Pacific nations also participated in the summit for the first time, a move seen by many as a bid to counter China's growing influence in the region.
North Korea tightens border controls, vigilance on ‘alien things’ near inter-Korean border
North Korea has also increased the number of health workers in charge of anti-epidemic measures at the main transit points in the border areas and adjacent regions.
China urges Myanmar junta to hold talks with opponents
Beijing is one of the Myanmar military's few international allies, supplying arms and refusing to label the power grab that ousted Aung San Suu Kyi's government a coup.
Ukraine estimates cost of reconstruction from war at US$750 billion
Speaking at the Ukraine Recovery Conference, President Volodymyr Zelensky insisted that the "reconstruction of Ukraine is the biggest contribution to the support of global peace".
No word from Malaysia on when chicken export ban will be lifted
34 per cent of Singapore's chicken supply comes from Malaysia, with most of those chickens imported live and slaughtered locally.
Vietnam proposes stronger economic cooperation to promote post-pandemic recovery
Two-way trade between the Mekong countries and China in 2021 reached nearly US$400 billion, up 23 per cent compared to 2020.
Cambodia and China renew vows to deepen relationship
The pledge came during a July 3 meeting between foreign minister Prak Sokhonn and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi.
Japan consumers asked to accept higher prices for Philippine bananas
The Philippines embassy's unusual request for a price hike was made to the Japan Retailers Association, which includes supermarkets among its members, in early June.
South Korea’s Yoon touts nuclear energy, green tech, chips as strengths at Nato summit
He held 10 bilateral talks on the sidelines of the Nato summit, seeking to reduce the nation’s economic dependence on China and make Europe an alternative market.