Thailand signs mini-FTA with Shenzhen
Several actions will be taken under the agreement, such as boosting information exchange, promoting business linkages, and others.
Laos deputy PM urges all sectors to strengthen economic ties with China
He stressed the importance of Laos-China cooperation over past years, citing China’s support for Laos to overcome the Covid-19 crisis and debt distress.
Qin Gang calls for cooperation on multilateralism, development at G-20 meeting
The Chinese foreign minister also highlighted the principles of dialogue on an equal footing and consensus-building through consultation in dealing with global affairs.
Brunei-Australia sign financial intelligence MoU
Under the MoU, the two agencies agree to exchange financial intelligence in the investigation and prosecution of persons suspected of money laundering.
Malaysia PM Anwar urges Asean rethink of Myanmar
The Asean way of “deferential noninterference” has so far hindered the punitive action that Kuala Lumpur has been pushing since 2016.
South Korea discloses special forces drills with US in warning to North Korea
The rare disclosure came as South Korea and the US are scheduled to conduct annual, large-scale military exercises in mid-March
Taiwan military to get $619 million US arms boost as China keeps up pressure
The arms sales are likely to further sour already tense ties between Washington and Beijing, which has repeatedly demanded such deals stop.
Boost HK-Macao ties for high-quality Greater Bay Area development: John Lee
“Being special administrative regions, both Hong Kong and Macao will leverage on their unique advantages under ‘one country, two systems’", he said.
Vietnam becomes Norway’s largest seafood consumer in Southeast Asia
The total import output of seafood was about 50,000 tonnes last year.
No country should be denied its due share of water from transboundary rivers
The Foreign Minister said issues of domestic politics in one country should not hurt the sentiments of the majority of the people in another.