Vietnam, Japan to cooperate on promoting green growth
Sectors with great potential includes electrical and electronic equipment, wooden architecture, wind, biomass, solar power, and organic aquaculture.
SOUTH EAST ASIA
Too early to invoke mutual defence treaty with US: Philippines dept of foreign affairs
Under the 1951 treaty, the United States and the Philippines commit to come to each other’s aid in case of an armed attack on a public vessel, troops or an airship.
Indonesia warns of ‘open conflict’ in Indo-Pacific
Analysts are now questioning the state of South-east Asia’s security and calling on Indonesia to strengthen relevant Asean-led mechanisms.
After Chinese laser attack, Senator Go renews call for peaceful, diplomatic resolution of sea row
The senator also expressed confidence that President Marcos would assert the Philippines’ sovereignty over the West Philippine Sea.
Cambodia to repatriate Lao, Thai prisoners by Khmer New Year
Cambodia, Laos and Thailand will all celebrate the New Year at the same time in April.
Bongbong Marcos, Chinese envoy discuss sea rift after laser beam attack
The high-level meeting was held in response to an incident where a China Coast Guard ship fired a laser beam at a Philippine Coast Guard vessel near the Ayungin Shoal.
Philippines intruded into Chinese waters, Beijing claims
A day before, the Philippine Coast Guard reported that a Chinese Coast Guard ship harassed the crew members of its ship with a “military-grade laser” in the West Philippine…
China harasses Philippine Coast Guard vessel with laser
Radio challenges were exchanged throughout, with the Chinese coast guard warning the Philippine ship that it was “in the jurisdiction of the People’s Republic of China.”
AUKUS ‘transparency’ crucial, Indonesian minister tells Australia
While Canberra reaffirmed its commitment to avoiding acquiring nuclear weapons, some countries are unconvinced that the nuclear-powered submarines will comply with international…
PM Anwar discusses various issues in exclusive interview during official visit to Thailand
He discussed various issues, from economic cooperation between the two countries, Asean’s role in dealing with the Myanmar crisis to his fight against corruption in Malaysia.