US firm plans to build small nuclear power plants in Philippines
Oregon-based NuScale Power said it would soon be conducting a study to identify the possible sites for itssmall modular reactors in the country.
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Moscow reaffirms continued support for ASEAN centrality
Deputy foreign minister Andrei Rudenko also expressed appreciation for Cambodia’s smooth coordination of ASEAN-Russia dialogue relations from 2021 to 2024.
Philippines looks to ‘sole treaty partner’ US to strengthen ties: Marcos
President Marcos also stressed the need to find ways to strengthen alliances “in the face of the new economy post-pandemic.”
Marcos, Biden cite importance of respecting sovereign rights in South China Sea
In a joint statement of the leaders, Marcos and Biden also supported the rights of Filipino fishermen’s rights to pursue their livelihoods within the Philippines’ EEZ.
Nation Roundtable: Thailand’s role in Asean, citizenship for Myanmar’s ethnic groups, and the environment
Representatives from seven political parties also said that Thailand should restore its position as a leader in the Asean region, if it is to benefit from geopolitics and…
PM Kishida may visit Singapore after Africa
The visit may happen during the Golden Week holiday period from this weekend, April 28.
Cambodia, China planning sixth military drills
The deputy commander-in-chief of the Cambodian Army noted that the previous five joint exercises conducted with their Chinese counterparts had helped the Cambodian forces to…
US, Philippine forces sink mock enemy warship in their biggest war games yet
Military from both countries have said the exercises across the Philippines, which include sites facing Taiwan, were not targeted at any country.
Cambodia, Vietnam boost border co-op
Both sides were pleased with the outcomes of the conference and that their relevant ministries and institutions will be cooperating and building legal frameworks.
Myanmar junta must take first step to end violence: Former UN chief
Former UN chief Ban Ki-moon met junta chief Min Aung Hlaing and reformist ex-president Thein Sein, in what was seen as a peacemaking mission.