Japan, Philippines pledge closer security ties amid China tensions
The disaster relief deal with Tokyo is seen as a possible precursor to establishing an agreement that would allow Japan's Self-Defence Force to deploy to the Philippines more…
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TNI, police launch joint operation to rescue ‘missing’ pilot in Papua
A joint search and rescue operation was launched in an effort to locate New Zealand pilot Philip Merthens, who was “secured” alongside five passengers after landing on an…
China pushes ‘shared-future’ ambitions during Cambodia PM’s visit
A researcher noted that geopolitical competition in the region has convinced Cambodia to implement more flexible national security and foreign policies.
Let’s revitalise Philippine-Japan business partnerships: President Marcos
Marcos hopes that the deals and discussions that would happen during his visit would play a crucial role in the Philippines’ economic transformation.
Anwar expected to explore new collaborations during Thailand visit
Malaysia and Thailand have set a bilateral trade target of US$30 billion (RM126 billion) by 2025.
Thailand ranked 10th most powerful nation in Asia despite falling score
Thailand’s lowest rankings are for military capability and future resources, where it places 14th in both categories.
Vietnam-Singapore relations core to a stronger Southeast Asia: Experts
The cooperation is of great importance to turning Southeast Asia into a strong, prosperous economy in the next three decades, he said.
Phnom Penh proposed for RCEP Secretariat
Chairman of the Asian Vision Institute Sok Siphana floated the idea while delivering a `lecture which summarised the achievements and challenges of Cambodia’s chairmanship of…
Indonesia pushes for implementation of Myanmar peace plan, resumption of COC talks
Experts have expressed hope that Indonesia, as ASEAN chair, could push significantly on the issue of Myanmar and the COC negotiations.
Philippines coast guard steps up presence in South China Sea
Beijing claims much of the South China Sea, where about $3 trillion in ship-borne trade passes annually, with the area becoming a flashpoint for Chinese and US tensions.