Sino-Indonesian bond grows stronger
Former speaker of Indonesia's House of Representatives Marzuki said, "President Xi emphasized the Belt and Road Initiative as a part of peace and cooperation, openness and…
Geopolitics
The Philippine economy at a crossroads
The global context may be turbulent, but it also offers a strategic moment—a chance for the Philippines to leap forward, lead in the region, and ensure that growth becomes a…
On top form, President Macron projects France, Europe as reliable partners for Southeast Asia
A entire week devoted to touring Southeast Asia is undoubtedly an impressive display of French diplomacy, a powerful opportunity to defend France’s positions on the conflicts in…
North Korea enabled Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure, says UN monitoring group
As many as nine million rounds of artillery and rocket launcher ammunition was shipped from North Korea to Russia by Russian cargo vessels as part of military cooperation between…
Thai-Cambodian army chiefs agree to resolve border dispute through joint committee
Both countries’ forces will arrange further talks to peacefully resolve the dispute and prevent any use of weapons against one another.
Defence in focus as Indonesia, France eye ‘next steps’ in warm relations
President Prabowo Subianto hosted France’s President Emmanuel Macron in Central Java, on Thursday, as the two leaders pledged closer ties, particularly in defence, to navigate a…
Bangladesh recalls ambassador from Myanmar
Relations between Bangladesh and Myanmar have been strained by the Rohingya refugee crisis and border security concerns.
China condemns US plans to revoke Chinese student visas
Such "politically motivated and discriminatory" practice will only further undermine its international image and national credibility, says Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning.
47 countries to attend 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore
French President Emmanuel Macron is scheduled to deliver this year’s keynote speech on the evening of May 30, the first time a European leader will give the keynote address at…
Thai Air Force deploys two F-16s to intercept Myanmar bombing plane near border
After detecting a Myanmar Yak-130 aircraft flying near the border opposite Ban Moker Thai in Tambon Valley of Prop Phra, the two F-16 jets were immediately dispatched to send a…