ASEAN meeting urges constructive dialogue for regional peace
The ARF comprises 27 members, including the 10 ASEAN states, 10 ASEAN Dialogue Partners (Australia, Canada, China, the EU, India, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Russia and the…
Geopolitics
President Xi meets Italian PM Meloni, urges commitment to mutual opening-up, cooperation
During their talks at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, President Xi told PM Meloni that China's readiness to develop bilateral ties, as well as the importance it…
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…
Ties with China not doing well: Indian External Affairs Minister
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar cited the ongoing military standoff between the two countries in eastern Ladakh as the reason for the strained relations.
Laos, Hong Kong sign 12 pacts to strengthen ties
The pacts aim to broaden cooperation in education, economics and trade, reciprocal assistance on tariffs and more.
Brazil apologises for World War II-era persecution of Japanese immigrants
Brazil is home to the world’s largest community of people with Japanese heritage.
Taiwan set to end ban on Japanese food imports
Restrictions were placed on Japanese food products in 2011 as a result of the accident at Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc.’s Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant.
Chinese Premier Li, Italian PM Meloni pledge to strengthen cooperation
PM Meloni's five-day visit comes months after Italy pulled out of the Belt and Road Initiative at the end of last year. It was the only Group of Seven member to sign a BRI…
Laos, Japan vow to strengthen bilateral ties
The two sides reviewed the growing relationship between Laos and Japan over past years and expressed deep appreciation of the friendly relations and positive outcomes of their…
Hong Kong leader embarks on ASEAN visit
Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu leads a Hong Kong delegation on a visit to three ASEAN member states—Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam—which started Sunday, July 28.