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…
Thailand and Mongolia aim to boost trade to $100 million by 2027
After meeting with Mongolian Ambassador Tumur Amarsanaa at the Commerce Ministry, Commerce Minister Pichai stated that the discussion focused on expediting trade negotiations…
Chance for a fresh start with Bangladesh
The ouster of Sheikh Hasina and the receptive attitude of the Yunus-led regime in Bangladesh provide Pakistan a golden opportunity to rekindle its relationship with Dhaka.
4-country coast guard to conduct 1st drill in Tokyo Bay; Japan, U.S., PH to conduct drills off Kagoshima
As China intensifies its moves in both the East and South China Seas and the Indo-Pacific, the coast guards of concerned countries will work together to maintain and strengthen…
China and India to discuss border issues
Wang Yi, China's special representative on the China-India boundary issue and its director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs, will co-chair the meeting…
Thai PM Paetongtarn visits Malaysia to boost bilateral trade ties
The premier was in Malaysia to meet PM Anwar Ibrahim and discuss the enhancement of cooperation in trade and investment.
Indonesian delegation prepares for Myanmar talks in Bangkok
The meeting, initiated by current ASEAN chair Laos, will feature at least seven of the group’s members and three other external countries interested in resolving the Myanmar…