How Putin became Nato’s recruiter of the year
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was the tipping point for Finland and Sweden to seek Nato membership – a move that has implications for European security and beyond.
Geopolitics
EU: Ukraine crisis to slash eurozone growth, boost inflation
The forecast is the first comprehensive estimate of the economic cost of the conflict in its neighbor for the euro zone and the wider 27-nation EU.
US climate envoy Kerry pledges to assist Vietnam with energy transition, climate change
The two sides also agreed to deepen the Vietnam-US comprehensive partnership in major spheres such as politics-diplomacy to economy-trade and national defence-security.
Asean, US to further boost ties in November
They also committed to signing a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during the 10th Asean-US Summit to be held in Cambodia in November.
Myanmar junta slams US summit snub, lauds ties with China
Myanmar was represented by an empty chair at a summit this week between US President Joe Biden and Asean leaders in Washington.
Asean to set up regional public health agency
The body will be similar to other public health bodies, such as the United States’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
China urges G7 to cease interfering in its internal affairs
A foreign ministry spokesman also called on the G7 to respect China's sovereignty.
Vietnam PM stresses sincerity, trust and responsibility for better world
He also said that Vietnam's development aspiration is associated with the aspiration for peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region and the world.
Unification minister nominee willing to visit Pyongyang as special envoy
He also said he would handle North Korea’s missile provocations with strict and stern measures, but would also open the door for dialogue and negotiation.
Cambodia PM: Neutral in US-China ties
Hun Sen said that Cambodia has always abided by three principles - peace and development, taking no one as enemy and respecting ASEAN Centrality.