Jokowi’s EU fight
To reach a win-win solution, both sides need to make compromises, including on the nickel and palm oil issues.
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China has no right to demand ‘Sierra Madre’ removal: Philippines senators
The BRP Sierra Madre, is a World War 2 landing ship tank that was intentionally grounded in 1999 to serve as a garrison for Filipino troops in Ayungin Shoal.
PM ignores questions on why Thailand didn’t get invite to democracy summit
Only three Asean countries will attend the summit – Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines.
Hun Sen asks G7 to invest more as he inaugurates Cambodia-China bridge
The Stung Trang-Kroch Chhmar Cambodia-China Friendship Bridge connects Kampong Cham province east across the Mekong River to Tbong Khmum province
Thailand, Laos, China meet virtually to discuss dual-track railway link
Representatives from Thailand, Laos and China held a tripartite meeting via video conferencing on Friday to discuss the construction of a dual-track railway link between the three…
Xi, Asean heads to plan future goals
The summit comes as China and Asean have become each other's largest trading partner
‘No foreign armed forces can tell me to stay out,’ says Lacson on China warning en route to Pag-asa
The senator’s visit to Pag-asa comes after Chinese Coast Guard vessels “blocked and water cannoned” two Philippine vessels transporting supplies to military personnel in…
After Ayungin Shoal incident, EU stresses opposition vs actions endangering peace in South China Sea
The EU also expressed support for the effort led by Southeast Asian countries towards a Code of Conduct in the South China Sea.
Indonesia and Malaysia agree to launch VTL
This will be implemented in phases and involve Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta and Bali first
Jokowi, Sabri to discuss border reopening
The two leaders are expected to discuss economic cooperation and their shared national interests as leaders of the region's two-largest palm oil producers