Laos, Australia express support for multilateral cooperation
At a seminar in Vientiane last Thursday, both countries reaffirmed that sustainable peace and development are best achieved through cooperation and multilateralism, instead of…
Australia rejects about 70% of Bhutanese visa applications
Bhutan has witnessed a sharp rise in Australian student visa refusals over the past six months, with education consultants lescribing the rejection rate as the highest in recent…
Japan mulls introducing early-warning drones to strengthen Pacific surveillance
Sources said the government intends to deploy vehicle-mounted warning and control radar systems on Iwoto Island and Chichijima Island of the Ogasawara island chain, which is under…
Courtesy call highlights Brunei-Australia religious cooperation
Brunei's Ministry of Religious Affairs highlighted several areas of collaboration, including programmes to send imams from Brunei Darussalam to mosques in Australia at appropriate…
PM Takaichi returns to Japan after visiting Vietnam, Australia; lauds agreements on promoting free, open Indo-Pacific
She also said she was able to confirm cooperation with Vietnam and Australia regarding a stable energy supply and the diversification of supply chains amid the situation in the…
Japan missile hits target in ‘Balikatan’ military drills with Philippines, US, Australia
The drill highlighted interoperability among participating forces and showcased the precision strike capability of Japan’s Type 88 missile system, which is intended for coastal…
Japan, Australia agree to boost cooperation on cyberspace, security as PMs Takaichi, Albanese release joint statement
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her Australian counterpart, Anthony Albanese, finalised their Joint Statement on Enhanced Defence and Security Cooperation, among other joint…
Singapore, New Zealand sign agreement to keep essential supplies flowing even during crises
Both prime ministers witnessed the signing of the pact and also committed to more cooperation in areas such as defence and security as well as healthcare and food supply.
India, New Zealand seal FTA in 9 months: 100% duty-free access, 5,000 work visas, student work rights, $20 bn push
India’s new trade pact with New Zealand combines tariff-free access, visa pathways and investment commitments, reshaping bilateral ties across trade, education and skilled…
Japan’s PM Takaichi to give Indo-Pacific policy speech in Vietnam
She intends to outline new specifics of the free and open Indo-Pacific policy and call for strengthened cooperation with Southeast Asian nations.