ASEAN leaders explore human-centred AI strategies in Siem Reap
Satvinder Singh, deputy secretary-general of ASEAN, emphasised the critical role of AI for bloc's future. He noted that it has over 418 million internet users and a booming…
Geopolitics
South China Sea code of conduct unlikely to be concluded on time due to lack of ASEAN unity
The COC is expected to establish a guiding framework for preventing an open conflict in the troubled waters.
Pakistani PM hails strong, fruitful bilateral relations with China
PM Sharif, who is on a five-day official visit to China, his first since taking office in March, praised the remarkable achievements made by China in fighting corruption,…
Japan discharges toxic water despite protests
Approximately 7,800 metric tons of "treated" radioactive water was dumped in the sixth round.
Diplomacy enriches ties with Malaysia
The trajectory of the 50-year-old Malaysia-China diplomatic relations has never been bump-free along its course. But it is the challenges that have kept bilateral ties resilient.
Sim Ann to attend Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland as special envoy of PM Wong
The summit, which will run from June 15 to June 16 near the Swiss city of Lucerne, intends to show that there is common understanding among most nations on the next steps towards…
Leaders of Korea, Africa agree to open critical minerals dialogue
The launch of the dialogue comes as a minerals supply crunch has highlighted the need for South Korea -- a powerhouse for electric vehicles and secondary batteries that is home to…
President Xi Jinping likely to visit Malaysia next year
This year marks the 50th anniversary of formal ties between China and Malaysia.
China expresses ‘firm opposition’ against South Korea for remarks on Taiwan issue
Reiterating that Taiwan is part of China's territory, the embassy further urged South Korea to be cautious with its words and actions regarding the Taiwan issue.
Philippines hosts Asean Coast Guard Forum, eyes stronger cooperation
Asean members aim to discuss the strengthening of cooperation among them, especially in the South China Sea where claimants have overlapping claims, along with ways to address…