Indo-Pacific gets crowded as Russia, Asean hold naval drills
Russia’s newfound interest in Southeast Asia follows a whirlwind of diplomatic engagement from other regional actors, most prominently the US and China
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Indonesia wants ‘just world order’
Indonesia President Joko Widodo said the 2022 program will focus on inclusive healthcare and the transition to sustainable energy.
China also harassing Filipino scientists: UP associate professor
During these incidents, he said the Chinese Coast Guard would warn them that “you are entering Chinese territory, please leave now”.
Cooperation between Asia and Europe emphasized: Premier Li Keqiang
He also urged stronger international cooperation on Covid-19 vaccines and pharmaceuticals as part of heightened health cooperation.
US invitation of Taiwan to democracy summit angers China
The invitation list features 110 countries but does not include China or Russia.
Cambodia’s PM calls on Asia, Europe to fortify trade relations
Hun Sen cited the decline of global value and production chains and increasingly dangerous threats posed by climate change as some of the challenges faced.
Japan, Vietnam express serious concern about South China Sea
They also reaffirmed the importance of sustaining peace, security, safety, freedom of navigation and overflights above the South China Sea.
China ‘practically bullying us,’ says Sotto on ‘harassment’ vs PH boats
Senate President Sotto said it would be a “very good idea” to come up with a Senate resolution that would express the sense of the chamber to back up the sentiment of the DFA…
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
PH ‘abhors’ Chinese action at Ayungin Shoal, Duterte tells summit
The President also called on Beijing to remain committed to the conclusion of an effective and substantive Code of Conduct in the South China Sea.