US looks forward to a binding Code of Conduct: Senior diplomat on Jakarta visit
Unlike Asean countries and China, the US is not party to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
Vietnam regrets South Korean government’s appeal against massacre compensation ruling
In a historic ruling in Feb 2023, the Seoul Central District Court ordered the Government to compensate 30 million won to Nguyen Thi Thanh, a 63-year-old who survived a mass…
India’s oil deals with Russia dent decades-old dollar dominance
The transactions in the last three months total the equivalent of several hundred million dollars in a shift that has not previously been reported.
Philippines should not fall for China’s ‘grey zone trap’: Maritime security scholar
The “gray zone” tactics refer to that area in which countries are in conflict but stop short of using military force to gain their objectives.
Indonesia’s first C-130J Super Hercules ready to fly Air Force missions
The new Super Hercules fleet is expected to expand the Indonesian Air Force’s operational capacity in terms of speed, range and performance.
Yoon-Biden April summit to mark 70th anniversary in alliance
Yoon and Biden are expected to hold discussions on economic ties.
South Korea, IAEA discuss Japan’s disposal of contaminated water
Korea's Second Vice Foreign Minister stressed that Japan should be forthright about the way it makes public information regarding the ocean release.
Australian PM seeks to diversify trade, investment on India visit
Australia would supply critical minerals, while making electric vehicle components such as batteries and other green energy products.
Taiwan fears isolation if undersea cables to main island cut
In a bid to ensure Taiwan can retain internet connectivity even during a contingency, the Tsai administration last year started planning the establishment of its own satellite…
Efforts needed to ensure proposed Japan-Korea-US nuclear consultative body is effective
Washington likely hopes to use the opportunity of improved Japan-South Korea relations to cement trilateral security cooperation and form a united front.