Despite revamped proposals, Nippon-US Steel deal on track to be blocked, letter shows
The letter, sent Saturday, sets the stage for U.S. President Joe Biden, who has long opposed the deal, to block it.
China seeks to deepen cooperation with countries in Indian Ocean region
Wang Yong, vice-chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, outlined the initiative at the Third China-Indian Ocean Region Forum…
Vietnam President receives Belarusian defence minister
The Vietnamese president affirmed that the Party, State, Army, and people of Vietnam value the traditional friendship between Vietnam and Belarus, which has been nurtured by the…
Gaza ceasefire talks gain momentum as officials push for deal
The US administration, joined by mediators from Egypt and Qatar, has made intensive efforts in recent days to advance the talks before President Joe Biden leaves office next month.
President Marcos approves implementation of Philippine-South Korea trade agreement
The agreement aims to strengthen economic relations between the two countries by facilitating trade and investment flows, removing barriers to market access, and creating new…
Laos, Vietnam take steps to complete agreed upon construction projects
The two sides also agreed to further promote Lao-Vietnamese cooperation in education and human resource development, with more than 14,000 Lao nationals currently studying in…
US vows to support Indonesia’s human capacity drive
US Ambassador to Indonesia Kamala S. Lakhdhir said the two countries planned to continue collaborating in economic growth and capacity building, as they had in the past.
PM Anwar’s pick of ex-Thai PM Thaksin as ASEAN adviser raises eyebrows in Malaysia
While some see it as strategic to tap the experience of the 75-year-old Thai leader and possibly other political bigwigs on regional issues, especially the crisis in Myanmar,…
US confirms North Korea suffered ‘significant losses’ in combat against Ukraine
National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby made the remarks as Kyiv's intelligence authorities have said that some 200 Russian and North Korean soldiers were estimated to…
Vietnam, Laos hold 11th ministerial political consultation
Both sides agreed to intensify collaboration in implementing the action plans for high-level agreements in the fourth quarter and next year, while well preparing for the upcoming…