47 countries to attend 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore
French President Emmanuel Macron is scheduled to deliver this year’s keynote speech on the evening of May 30, the first time a European leader will give the keynote address at…
China unveils initiatives unveiled for Pacific countries
The announcement came after Foreign Minister Wang Yi and high-level officials from 11 Pacific Island countries, as well as the representative of the Pacific Islands Forum,…
Advancement of RCEP set to help stabilise global trading system
The mega trade pact, covering 30 percent of the world's total population and economic output, should play an even more significant role in championing free trade and mutual…
Singapore PM Wong, Australian PM Albanese agree to uphold rules-based multilateral system
The two leaders also exchanged views on key regional and global developments.
‘Personal touch’ on display at Australia PM Albanese’s return visit to Indonesia
In a momentous gesture symbolising Canberra’s continued emphasis on its relationship with Jakarta, PM Albanese once again chose Indonesia as his first international destination,…
Australian PM Albanese to visit Singapore May 20 in first overseas trip after winning election
Australia and Singapore have been in discussions to renew and deepen their wide-ranging Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2025, the 10th year of the CSP and 60th anniversary…
Newly re-elected Australian PM Albanese to visit Jakarta after being sworn in
In addition to a Strategic Comprehensive Partnership, both countries forged the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement in 2019.
Top US general says America will keep promise to ensure Indo-Pacific allies’ security
The deteriorating South China Sea situation has raised fears among smaller nations that they will be arm-twisted into picking a side against their own self-interest.
Philippines, New Zealand finalise defence pact this week
The key defence pact will allow their militaries to hold joint drills and boost security engagements.
Australia plans critical minerals reserve to reduce global reliance on China
Australia has some of the world’s largest deposits of critical minerals, but the bulk of critical mineral processing occurs in China, which currently produces about 70 percent…