Japan’s ruling party victory, Abe’s death could slow progress on Tokyo ties
South Korean Foreign Minister Park Jin said the government would maintain its efforts to reset relations, and to carefully watch over the change of events in Japan.
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The Chinese have for years maintained a constant presence close to the sandbars to keep Filipino troops away despite their location being within the 22-kilometer territorial sea.
We are more than just bit players on stage of big powers, Australia tells Asean
Canberra has vowed to increase aid to the region, unveil an Asean economic strategy and appoint a special South-east Asia envoy, among other things.
Wang: China ready to usher in ‘golden age’ with Philippines
Chinese Foreign Minister Yi said China will never follow the footsteps of traditional powers and share development opportunities with Manila.
S. Korea, Japan, US foreign affairs chiefs to hold first meeting at G-20
Two sessions on the second day will discuss bolstering multilateralism and dealing with the global food and energy security crisis.
Fate of G-20 meeting rests on Indonesian diplomacy
The Bali meeting is likely to become the first G-20 forum to constructively address the war in Ukraine.
Myanmar’s SAC refuses to allow Sokhonn to meet Aung San Suu Kyi
Asean special envoy on Myanmar Prak Sokhonn also reiterated Asean’s call for a total cessation of violence.
Regional effort urged on Myanmar reconciliation: Wang Yi
Foreign Minister Wang Yi also voiced the hope to work together with Asean to encourage Myanmar to explore a path of political development that suits its national conditions.
Russian Foreign Minister to visit Hanoi ahead of G-20 meeting
Russia is Vietnam's biggest arms supplier and its companies are involved in several major energy projects in the country.