Why did Indonesia release the Bali Nine now?
Clearly, President Prabowo sees this as a way of engineering a reset both for Indonesia’s relations with a range of countries, as well as his own reputation, the writer says.
4-country coast guard to conduct 1st drill in Tokyo Bay; Japan, U.S., PH to conduct drills off Kagoshima
As China intensifies its moves in both the East and South China Seas and the Indo-Pacific, the coast guards of concerned countries will work together to maintain and strengthen…
UK officially joins Indo-Pacific trade bloc
The alliance comprises fellow G7 members Canada and Japan, plus long-standing allies Australia and New Zealand, alongside Brunei, Chile, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, Singapore and…
Australia says ‘Bali Nine’ prisoners have returned home
The five remaining members of the Australian "Bali Nine" drug ring flew home on December 15, 2024 after 19 years in jail in Indonesia, ending a saga that had frayed relations…
Thai doctor warns of missing deadly viruses from Australian lab
The missing viruses, including Hendra virus, Lyssavirus, and Hantavirus, are classified as BSL-4 pathogens, requiring the highest level of biosafety containment.
Malaysian Defence Minister, Australian DPM reiterate concern about developments in South China Sea
In a statement, both ministers also encouraged all parties to exercise self-restraint in the conduct of activities and avoid actions that may raise the risks of accident,…
Australia shows interest in Vietnam’s vision of a ‘rising era’
During the Vietnam Policy and Economic Update 2024 conference at the Australian National University (ANU) in Canberra, experts from ANU, US-based Indiana University, and Vietnam's…
Singapore and Australia to deepen military ties, cooperation on green initiatives
A stronger defence partnership is a key plank of a new Comprehensive Strategic Partnership agreement the two countries want to seal in 2025 when they celebrate 60 years of…
Support network launched for Bhutanese in Australia
The network, run by a small team of volunteers, will provide immediate relief and long-term solutions in areas such as financial management, mental health support, and migration…
Four of six countries where infections have surged by more than 100% since 2010 are in Asia-Pacific
In Asia and the Pacific, there are 17 AIDS-related deaths every hour and a new HIV infection every two minutes. From 2010 to 2023, new infections increased in Bangladesh (20%),…