TOP NEWS Canadian Hindus ‘soft targets’, asked to leave country: Indian-origin MP President Yoon’s speech at UN signals downturn ahead in inter-Korean relations: experts Malaysia to boost ties with Iran and TurkiyeMORE HEADLINES INDO-PACIFIC AND ASIA The Straits TimesSingapore, Indian navies taking part in joint battle exercises in South China Sea The StarMalaysia, China to keep communication channels open over South China Sea issue Philippine Daily InquirerTeodoro on presence of US plane in West Philippine Sea: ‘We need the assistance’ The StatesmanBiden holds talks with PM Modi on defence, civil nuclear cooperation Philippine Daily InquirerJapan, US want to meet with the Philippines on sea dispute, other issues: Envoy Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippines, US start ‘bilateral sail’ in West Philippine Sea Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippines plans bigger military drills with Australia The Jakarta PostChina’s ‘aggressive behaviour’ in South China Sea must be challenged: US Navy China DailyUS military aircraft crashes off Australia’s north coast Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippines-Aussie forces regain territory from ‘invaders’ in Palawan mock drills Philippine Daily InquirerIndo-Pacific defence chiefs ‘shocked’ at China’s West Philippine Sea moves The Jakarta PostUS to boost trade with Indo-Pacific, senator says Viet Nam NewsVietnam marks first stop for Pacific Partnership 2023 The StatesmanIndia, Japan eye closer ties with eye on China, Indo-Pacific The Yomiuri ShimbunJapanese foreign minister Hayashi to visit 6 countries in Asia, Africa by early August The Jakarta PostFor the UK, the Indo-Pacific is becoming a centre of geopolitical gravity CROSS-STRAIT TENSIONS The Straits TimesTaiwan’s former top cop wants China talks if voted president The Yomiuri ShimbunJapan, US commanders stress readiness for Taiwan China DailyCross-Strait marriages see sharp increase amid deepening integration: Report The Yomiuri ShimbunUS plans to expand scale of training of Taiwan military The Straits TimesTaiwan has detected at least 68 Chinese warplanes, 10 vessels near its borders The Straits TimesChina woos Taiwanese to live in Fujian, but not all are convinced amid military threats China DailyMilitary collusion with US worsens situation for Taiwan: Spokesman China DailyChina to make Fujian a demonstration zone for integrated development across Taiwan Strait China DailyChina monitored two warships as they passed through Taiwan Strait on Saturday China DailyChina rejects Japan’s protest over Diaoyu Islands The Straits TimesFoxconn founder Terry Gou cuts final ties with company for presidential run China DailyDPP actions ‘biggest obstacle’ to cooperation, says Taiwan affairs official Philippine Daily InquirerUS in talks to develop Philippine port facing Taiwan Philippine Daily InquirerUS approves new $500 million arms sale to Taiwan as tension from China intensifies China DailyPLA conducts drills near island of Taiwan China DailyChinese 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. SPECIAL REPORTSVIEW ALL MORE HEADLINES Hearings in $1 billion lawsuit filed by auto tycoon Carlos Ghosn against Nissan start in Beirut ... Cambodia’s new information minister discusses media’s role with Phnom Penh Post ... Landfill victims warn they will obstruct waste disposal again if their demands aren’t met ... Bangladesh parliament passes Cyber Security Bill ... PML-N leader Nawaz to return to Pakistan on Oct 21: Shehbaz ... 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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. MORE HEADLINES India can become one of the largest workforce providers: PM ... China to resume visa-free policy for Singaporean citizens ... Fake documents: Myanmar refugee’s one-man op busted by Malaysian immigration ... 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