Indonesia temporarily halts sending migrant workers to Malaysia
The freeze is the latest blow for Malaysia, which is facing a shortage of some 1.2 million workers that could derail its economic recovery.
Geopolitics
China says it ‘drove’ away US destroyer sailing near Paracel Islands
The United States regularly carries out what it calls Freedom of Navigation Operations in the South China Sea challenging what it says are restrictions on innocent passage imposed…
US top diplomat for Asia talks co-op with Cambodia
US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Kritenbrink touched down in Cambodia on July 12 for his first official visit to the nation.
Indonesia calls for Russian, Ukrainian goods reintegration in global markets
Ever since the war in Ukraine started, the United States and its allies have been imposing economic sanctions on Russia as a means to grind the latter's war capability down.
US, Japan vow joint efforts on Ukraine, trade, food crisis
A joint statement issued after talks pledged support for Ukraine in coping with its economic challenges, saying both sides had welcomed efforts to pursue price caps “where…
South Korean ambassador discusses alliance, North Korea nuclear issues with US deputy secretary
During the meeting on July 11, the two sides shared various opinions on the current affairs in the region and on North Korea, among others.
Ball in US court to keep Asia Pacific stable: China
Foreign Minister Wang Yi also said that China had no imperial ambitions in the region and that it put a premium on stability as a foundation for prosperity.
Reverberations of the Ukraine war in Asia
Russia’s launch of its powerful military against a weaker nation provides China with a precedent.
Myanmar junta leader to visit Moscow, plans space and nuclear meetings
The visit comes only days after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken vowed to keep pressure on Myanmar's junta, and saying China should be in agreement.
Philippines rejects efforts to undermine arbitral ruling on South China Sea
The country’s top diplomat issued the remark as the Philippines marks the sixth anniversary of the historic decision of the arbitration court based in The Hague.