MenuMenu

TOP NEWS

MORE HEADLINES    

INDO-PACIFIC AND ASIA

The Straits Times

Singapore, Indian navies taking part in joint battle exercises in South China Sea

The Star

Malaysia, China to keep communication channels open over South China Sea issue

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Teodoro on presence of US plane in West Philippine Sea: ‘We need the assistance’

The Statesman

Biden holds talks with PM Modi on defence, civil nuclear cooperation

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Japan, US want to meet with the Philippines on sea dispute, other issues: Envoy

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippines, US start ‘bilateral sail’ in West Philippine Sea

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippines plans bigger military drills with Australia

The Jakarta Post

China’s ‘aggressive behaviour’ in South China Sea must be challenged: US Navy

China Daily

US military aircraft crashes off Australia’s north coast

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippines-Aussie forces regain territory from ‘invaders’ in Palawan mock drills

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Indo-Pacific defence chiefs ‘shocked’ at China’s West Philippine Sea moves

The Jakarta Post

US to boost trade with Indo-Pacific, senator says

Viet Nam News

Vietnam marks first stop for Pacific Partnership 2023

The Statesman

India, Japan eye closer ties with eye on China, Indo-Pacific

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Japanese foreign minister Hayashi to visit 6 countries in Asia, Africa by early August

The Jakarta Post

For the UK, the Indo-Pacific is becoming a centre of geopolitical gravity

CROSS-STRAIT TENSIONS

The Straits Times

Taiwan’s former top cop wants China talks if voted president

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Japan, US commanders stress readiness for Taiwan

China Daily

Cross-Strait marriages see sharp increase amid deepening integration: Report

The Yomiuri Shimbun

US plans to expand scale of training of Taiwan military

The Straits Times

Taiwan has detected at least 68 Chinese warplanes, 10 vessels near its borders

The Straits Times

China woos Taiwanese to live in Fujian, but not all are convinced amid military threats

China Daily

Military collusion with US worsens situation for Taiwan: Spokesman

China Daily

China to make Fujian a demonstration zone for integrated development across Taiwan Strait

China Daily

China monitored two warships as they passed through Taiwan Strait on Saturday

China Daily

China rejects Japan’s protest over Diaoyu Islands

The Straits Times

Foxconn founder Terry Gou cuts final ties with company for presidential run

China Daily

DPP actions ‘biggest obstacle’ to cooperation, says Taiwan affairs official

Philippine Daily Inquirer

US in talks to develop Philippine port facing Taiwan

Philippine Daily Inquirer

US approves new $500 million arms sale to Taiwan as tension from China intensifies

China Daily

PLA conducts drills near island of Taiwan

China Daily

Chinese mainland suspends mango imports from Taiwan

EAST ASIA

VIEW MORE
The naming row reverses the trend that North Korea came first when referring to its bilateral relationship with other countries over the past decades.
EAST ASIA, EAST ASIA - RIGHT, GEOPOLITICS, Home Page, Top News, TOP NEWS

Japan wants China’s buoy removed from EEZ near Senkaku Islands

...
CROSS-STRAITS TENSIONS, EAST ASIA, EAST ASIA - RIGHT, GEOPOLITICS

Cross-Strait marriages see sharp increase amid deepening integration: Report

...
EAST ASIA, EAST ASIA - RIGHT, GEOPOLITICS

China, Japan embassies in Philippines trade barbs on X over West Philippine Sea corals

...

SOUTH EAST ASIA

VIEW MORE
Warships from the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) taking part in the exercise include the two Formidable-class frigates RSS Stalwart and RSS Tenacious.
“Both sides underscored key sectors such as chip and 5G technology, electric vehicles, the Belt and Road Initiative, and industrial machinery and software, among others,” said a press release from the ASEAN secretariat.

SOUTH ASIA

VIEW MORE
The visit comes amid tensions between the neighbouring countries over an uptick in terrorist attacks by the outlawed Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan in the country.
Jilani said that in such a complex environment, “India’s belligerence and anti-Pakistan theatrics for domestic elections” are taking the two countries further away from the objectives of regional peace and stability.

ASEAN MATTERS

The Phnom Penh Post

China, ASEAN increase science, technology and innovation co-op

The Phnom Penh Post

ASEAN sec-gen calls for Chinese digital finance, aviation co-op

The Phnom Penh Post

In search of a sustainable ASEAN solution to the ongoing crisis in Myanmar

The Jakarta Post

Several ASEAN air force chiefs skip Myanmar meeting

China Daily

ASEAN-China bonds set to strengthen

The Jakarta Post

President Jokowi says Indonesia’s task not over after 2023 ASEAN chairmanship

China Daily

ASEAN, China seen as epicenter of global growth

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia closes ASEAN Summit with mixed record

The Straits Times

With eye on China, US and Vietnam fast-track relations

The Statesman

ASEAN central pillar of India’s Act East policy: PM Modi

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Militias don’t ease tension, Marcos says at Asean meet

The Phnom Penh Post

ASEAN leaders commit to regional peace, amid escalating tensions

The Jakarta Post

China warns against ‘new Cold War’ at ASEAN summit

The Jakarta Post

ASEAN releases climate statement, activists disappointed

The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia PM calls for ASEAN response to rising geopolitical rivalries

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Kishida calls for deeper Japan-ASEAN ties in 6 areas

BEYOND ASIA

VIEW MORE
“These ideologues of Hindutva are becoming emboldened in a manner that they are now going beyond the region,” PM Kakar said, highlighting that the “unfortunate killing” of the Sikh leader “is a reflection of that ominous tendency”.
CROSS-STRAITS TENSIONS, GEOPOLITICS, Home Page, Top News

China to Japan: Stop playing with fire on Taiwan question

...
GEOPOLITICS, Russia-Ukraine conflict

Beijing calls for dialogue on Ukraine crisis

...
Beyond Asia Main, GEOPOLITICS, GEOPOLITICS

Cambodian PM urges end to ‘baseless’ int’l Ream base accusations

...

DEFENCE & SECURITY

VIEW MORE
According to sources close to US-Taiwan relations, it would be the first time for a Taiwan battalion, with a strength of 600 to 800 troops, to be trained by the US.
In recent years, Cambodia and China have conducted five major joint military drills, primarily focused on counterterrorism, disaster rescue training, humanitarian relief operations and other peace-related initiatives.

RUSSIA-UKRAINE CONFLICT

The Japan News

‘Russia is infringing the rule of law’: PM Kishida at UN General Assembly

The Straits Times

G-7 ministers call on China to press Russia to stop aggression in Ukraine

The Japan News

Japanese conductor opens opera season in Ukraine

The Japan News

Japan Foreign Minister Mulls ‘Japan-specific’ Support for Ukraine During Kyiv Trip

Dawn

Russian warship fires warning shots on cargo ship in Black Sea

The Japan News

Russian weapons found to contain numerous foreign components

China Daily

Russia warns against any ships travelling to Ukraine

The Statesman

Arresting Putin in South Africa would be “declaration of war”, says South African President Cyril Ramaphosa

The Star

Russia halts grain deal in what UN calls blow to needy people everywhere

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Japan to provide drone detection systems to Ukraine: PM Kishida

The Korea Herald

President Yoon vows support for Ukraine reconstruction with Poland

The Straits Times

Nato welcomes Ukraine’s membership but stops short of invitation

The Korea Herald

S. Korea sends additional military supplies bound for Ukraine

China Daily

NATO’s expansion trigger for conflict: Experts

The Japan News

Ukraine envoy wants Japan to assist recovery, introduce Shinkansen

The Statesman

Flights disrupted at Moscow airport due to drone attack

TRADE

VIEW MORE
The disputes include China's anti-dumping and countervailing duty measures on wine from Australia and Australia's anti-dumping and countervailing duty measures on certain products from China, spokesperson He Yadong said.
"The Belt and Road Initiative has no gene of seeking hegemony, no tradition of interfering in other country's internal affairs, and no elements of expansion and plunder," Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh, Yao Wen said.

WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM 2023

The Straits Times

In tomorrow’s world, people who see change as opportunity will succeed: WEF founder

World Economic Forum

How Asean can seize its energy opportunities

Asia News Network

The future of jobs in the age of AI, sustainability and deglobalisation

The Straits Times

‘Very clear’ cryptocurrencies have to be regulated to guard against money laundering: S’pore senior minister

The Korea Herald

South Korea’s Yoon stresses solidarity, reaffirms nuclear power drive at Davos

The Straits Times

How Singapore is tackling the challenge of an ageing population

The Straits Times

Davos 2023: Climate change litigation set to grow, says WEF panel

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Marcos Jr. presents strength of Philippine economy at WEF meet in Davos

The Straits Times

Davos panellists call for cooperation among countries to stave off cyber threats

Philippine Daily Inquirer

World Economic Forum projection: Debt, inflation biggest threats to Philippines

The Korea Herald

Globalization under siege, but Davos can bring opportunities for Korea

Philippine Daily Inquirer

At WEF, Marcos vows to address slow internet, boost cybersecurity

Asia News Network

2022 was a big year for AI development. In 2023, we must decide how best to use it

The Straits Times

Davos 2023: China’s growth will return to normal trend this year, says Vice-Premier Liu He

The Straits Times

EU must seek to de-risk rather than decouple from China, says von der Leyen

The Straits Times

Davos 2023: Scholz pressed by EU partners over tanks for Ukraine

CHINA’S CPC CONGRESS

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Former Chinese President Hu’s sudden exit from party congress continues to raise speculation

The Japan News

Xinhua publishes article on CCP leadership selection process

The Straits Times

The 7 men who will rule China

China Daily

Upholding key principles of congress urged

The Japan News

President Xi says China’s economy has high resilience, room for maneuver

China Daily

South Asian leaders hail China’s role

The Japan News

President Xi appoints associates to top ranks, eliminates nearly all non-loyalists

The Jakarta Post

China’s new chapter, world’s new opportunity

China Daily

CPC: Resolving Taiwan question highlighted in report

The Korea Herald

President Xi says China, North Korea should further cooperate amid complex security dynamics

CLIMATE WATCH

Asia News Network

Cooperating on Global Goals requires competition

The Jakarta Post

What climate change? Study finds political parties lack focus on climate issues

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Volcanic smog detected over Taal Volcano, health advisory up

The Jakarta Post

Dry season sparks fires engulfing Central, West Java landfills

Dawn

In Gilgit-Baltistan, climate change is changing how people dream

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Fishing ban, other restrictions eyed to counter overfishing

The Straits Times

Climate takes centre stage at UN as global temperatures hit record

The Jakarta Post

Indonesia to miss 2025 geothermal energy target, association warns

The Phnom Penh Post

From waste to bounty: Cambodian villager leading Prey Veng in composting revolution

The Straits Times

Sydney issues total fire ban as spring heatwave grips Australia

China Daily

World’s largest offshore wind power facility starts operating in Fujian

The Jakarta Post

Why is 2023 so hot? A rare Pacific volcano is among the suspects

The Star

Villagers get 3.6 tonnes of chicken for picking up 12 tonnes of plastic in beach clean-up programme

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Tea leaves used as alternative material in new Gundam model

Viet Nam News

Emission trading system under construction in Vietnam

The Daily Star

Harsh weather to affect $27 billion RMG export from Bangladesh: Report

GO DEEPER WITH ANN

Coming Soon

ANN Newsletter

Sign up here

Follow us:

scroll to top