Japan to join ‘Garuda Shield’ military drills in Indonesia for first time
Japan's involvement comes as Washington and its regional allies step up efforts to counter China's growing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific region.
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Myanmar’s executions a ‘gross lack of will’ for five-point consensus
The implementation of the executions come just a week before the 55th Asean Ministerial Meeting, scheduled to be hosted by Cambodia.
Jokowi, Kishida talk security, trade and investment
The two leaders’ next meeting is expected to be at the G-20 Summit in Bali later this year.
RCEP facilitates Asean products’ access to China market
During the first half of 2022, China's trade with Asean reached 2.95 trillion yuan, up 10.6 per cent, official data showed.
Indonesia, China pledge deeper ties after rare Beijing summit
The last time China hosted foreign leaders was at the start of the Winter Olympics in February.
Malaysia, China in RM6 billion FDI deal
The joint venture is expected to produce more than 1,000 job opportunities.
Nigerian general visits Cambodia to forge closer military ties
Officials announced a joint initiative to strengthen cooperation between the two nations' armies, navies, air forces and peacekeeping forces under the UN framework.
Myanmar military executions prompt global outcry
Among those executed were democracy campaigner Kyaw Min Yu, 53, and 41-year-old former lawmaker and hip-hop artist Phyo Zeya Thaw.
Philippines won’t give up even a square inch of territory: Bongbong Marcos
He also said strong bonds and collaboration were needed among nations, especially in times of crisis.
Transnational crimes in Asean increased during pandemic despite Covid-19 travel restrictions
Crimes that had increased included drug trafficking, human trafficking, money laundering and other international economic crimes.