Taiwan PM vows speedy review of illegal entry by Chinese nationals
Mr Cho Jung-tai’s comments came after a Chinese man was found in a rubber dinghy in waters near northern New Taipei City on Sept 14, following a similar incident in June.
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Porridge and rainwater for weeks: Struggles of Philippine vessel’s crew in contested shoal
These were the dire conditions experienced by the Philippine Coast Guard crew of BRP Teresa Magbanua, which prompted their eventual departure from Escoda (Sabina) Shoal after more…
Indonesia president-elect Prabowo visits Vietnam in ‘follow-up’ to ASEAN tour
The former Army general, who will be inaugurated as Indonesia’s eighth president on Oct. 20, departed on Friday to Hanoi, where he was welcomed by an entourage led by Deputy…
Vietnam PM Chinh chairs meeting on East Sea and island affairs
Enhancing the nation’s ability to enforce and protect sovereignty, sovereign rights, and jurisdiction at sea was highlighted as a priority, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said…
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida to make final overseas visit to U.S. as PM on Sept. 21
Kishida had hoped to deliver his address at the general debate of the General Assembly, which starts on Sept. 24. However, he gave it up because his schedule does not allow it, as…
A broken rules based order: Why Malaysia is staging a come back?
Although PM Anwar could have rested on his laurels to lead Malaysia as the Chairman of Asean and the East Asian Summit in 2025, he chose to pitch Malaysia's aspiration to join…
Hong Kong should tap Laos, ASEAN potential: Senior Lao official
Emerging ASEAN economies can leverage Hong Kong’s robust financial hub as a source of funding, notably green finance to bolster the ASEAN region’s green development drive.
Mid-Autumn Festival enhances cross-Strait ties
Ahead of the Mid-Autumn Festival, a traditional Chinese holiday that symbolizes family reunions and falls on Tuesday this year, more than 200 people from both sides of the Taiwan…
Recalibrating ties with Maldives: The Statesman
The resignation of two Maldivian ministers who had disparaged Prime Minister Narendra Modi marks an important moment in the fragile Maldives-India relationship.
How might Japan’s next PM steer diplomacy? ‘Asian Nato’ and nukes among policy ideas
Japan is seen as a reliable defender of the geopolitical status quo because it advocates for the rules-based international order.