Thailand-Australia centre of excellence to fight human trafficking
The centre is supported by the ASEAN-Australia Counter Trafficking programme, a 10-year programme by the Australian government building on the long-standing cooperation between…
Maritime Self-Defence Force, Japan Coast Guard to assist Marshall Islands’ coast guard
With the upcoming assistance, Japan aims to realize a “free and open Indo-Pacific” based on the rule of law.
Suggestion of Australia laundering ‘unfounded, prejudiced’: Cambodia Financial Intelligence Unit
While the report acknowledged that the money transferred to Australia had gone through regulated entities, the NGO alleged that Cambodia was “a regional hub for money…
Australian NGO report speculates on laundering from Cambodia
The report said that more than AUD$516 million (US$339 million) in total funds was transferred from Cambodia to Australia in 2020 alone.
President Marcos eyeing stronger Philippine-New Zealand tourism partnership
President Marcos told New Zealand Ambassador to the Philippines, Mcintosh, that the Philippines is bolstering efforts for island connectivity, including enhancing smaller ports.
ADB raises concerns about region’s ageing population, urge reforms
The region's growing elderly demographic faces numerous challenges, including low pension coverage, health issues, social isolation, and limited access to essential services.
US missiles in Philippines cast ‘black day’ for Asia-Pacific, say China analysts
This is the first time that the United States has deployed a long-range weapon system to the Philippines. The Typhon missile system is being used as part of the joint Balikatan…
China says AUKUS expansion will undermine peace after Japan and Canada express interest
In disregard of the concerns of regional countries and the international community, the US, UK and Australia have kept sending signals of AUKUS expansion, which has severely…
AUKUS ties may undermine regional stability in Asia-Pacific
Earlier this month, New Zealand's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister met US Secretary of State and discussed regional security. They said in a joint statement that New…
APEC meetings: Hong Kong to forge stronger ties with Asia-Pacific countries
Hong Kong “will continue to seek free trade agreements and investment protection agreements with more economies, while striving to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic…