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.
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Cross-border passenger train on track to boost trade, relations between China and Laos
The China-Laos Railway, which China helps operate, has turned Laos from a landlocked country into a land-linked hub in Southeast Asia.
ASEAN to step up anti-nuclear push
ASEAN foreign ministers said in a statement that they reaffirmed their commitment to "continuously engage" the nuclear-armed states in line with the objectives and principles of…
US firepower on display as Balikatan military exercise nears close
During drills in the coastal town of San Antonio, Zambales, two simulated cruise missile threats from the sky were knocked out by the Patriot, one of the most sought-after air…
Cambodia’s trade with Asean countries almost $4 billion in first quarter: Report
The report said that neighbours Vietnam and Thailand are Cambodia’s leading markets within Asean.
Australia to overhaul military amid rising regional tensions to prepare for ‘missile age’
The review also called for deeper engagement with partners across South-east Asia and the Pacific.
Singapore, China navies to resume flagship bilateral exercise
The resumption of China’s military engagement with South-east Asia comes as the United States ramps up its drills in the region.
Philippines inks deal with EU for Asia’s first space cooperation program
The program hopes to help the country’s officials make near real-time, informed decisions for early warning, rapid response, and climate adaptation decisions, said Science…
Singapore, Shanghai ink record 15 MOUs as bilateral trade grows
According to official data, trade between Singapore and Shanghai grew by 8 per cent in 2022 compared with the year before, hitting $20 billion as demand grew.
Marcos to discuss ‘evolution’ of Philippine-US military pacts with Biden
Marcos said the country’s “special relationship” with the US did not always involve military matters, but also economic affairs and cultural exchange.