Japan tells Australia of willingness to cooperate in building warships
The two countries’ foreign and defence ministers are scheduled to hold a “two-plus-two” meeting in Australia on Thursday, where they will likely discuss the joint…
HKSAR Financial Minister to boost economic, tech ties on Australia tour
Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said he will introduce Hong Kong's advantages to Australian enterprises to entice them to expand their operations in the city. He’ll also try…
Vietnam, Australia share support in face of modern challenges: Australian Senate President
With more than 600 delegates, the Vietnam-Australia Forum 2024 marks an important milestone following the elevation of the two countries' bilateral relations to a Comprehensive…
Taiwan sends diplomat to meet ‘friends’ at Pacific forum
The South Pacific was once seen as a bastion of support for Taiwan’s claim to statehood, but China has been methodically whittling this down.
Australia commits to increasing development assistance to Vietnam
The announcement was made by President of the Australian Senate Sue Lines during her talks with National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man in Hanoi on Sunday, Aug 25.
Indonesia, Australia hail ‘vital’ defence agreement amid regional tensions
The new defense pact is “vital” for both nations, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said after a meeting with President-elect Prabowo on Tuesday, as it allowed their…
Trial by Singapore, Indonesia, Australia and NZ aims to shorten travel time on 38 flight routes
The routes include those from Singapore to Auckland, Adelaide, Brisbane, Cairns, Christchurch, Darwin, Melbourne and Perth, as well as the Sydney to Singapore route.
Quad foreign ministers issue joint statement opposing unilateral attempts to change status quo
The partnership is made up of Japan, the United States, Australia and India. The foreign ministerial meeting was attended by Japan’s Yoko Kamikawa, the United States’ Antony…
UNAIDS calls for urgent efforts in Asia-Pacific to end AIDS by 2030
With a new HIV infection every 2 minutes, governments in Asia-Pacific countries must urgently invest in prevention programs and community-led initiatives, it suggests.
Japan-Pacific Islands meeting ends with declaration, action plan
The declaration reaffirmed a “commitment to the free, open and sustainable maritime order” and expressed “strong opposition to any unilateral attempts to change the status…