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.
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Japan wary of provocations amid intrusions by Chinese, Russian vessels
Although no coordination between China and Russia has been confirmed, their vessels have been spotted sailing around Japan on similar routes since mid-June.
India outpaces China in aid to crisis-hit Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, strategically located in the Indian Ocean, has been at the centre of a jostle for influence between India and China for some years now.
South Korea discusses ways to resolve dispute on Japan’s wartime forced labour
While the previous administration had openly advocated for the victims, the Yoon administration has made clear its intent to revive ties with Tokyo.
Kishida hails significance of Nato’s recognition of Chinese security threat
The Strategic Concept, which will guide Nato’s actions for the next 10 years, mentioned China for the first time and highlighted the threat posed by China’s hegemonic…
Nato’s bigger remit brings rising dangers
Leaders of four Asia-Pacific nations also participated in the summit for the first time, a move seen by many as a bid to counter China's growing influence in the region.
Vietnam proposes stronger economic cooperation to promote post-pandemic recovery
Two-way trade between the Mekong countries and China in 2021 reached nearly US$400 billion, up 23 per cent compared to 2020.
South Korea foreign minister hints at military cooperation with Japan, US
It is likely that Seoul would ramp up efforts to normalize the operation of the General Security of Military Information Agreement, an intelligence-sharing agreement with Japan.
Top diplomat meets Myanmar peace-negotiation committee chief
The trip also served to provide humanitarian assistance to the people of Myanmar, including the two million Covid-19 vaccine doses donated by China.
US-led Pacific naval drill launched amid rising China tensions
US allies in the Indo-Pacific region including Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines are participating in the exercise, regarded as the world's biggest…