Japan to host trilateral meeting with China and South Korea in March
The meeting is expected to discuss people-to-people exchanges, responses to climate change, economic cooperation, and North Korea’s nuclear and missile development.
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India briefly reopens Nepali exports of footwear, sanitary pads, diapers
Japan, the chair for the three-way dialogue platform this year, has shared its plans for the proposed gathering with the governments of its two Asian neighbors, both of which have…
Indonesia calls on UNSC to work toward lasting peace in Gaza
Indonesia fully supported the call from UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for a sustained humanitarian relief during the ceasefire and the reconstruction of the war-torn…
Malaysia PM Anwar says China should not be singled out in South China Sea tensions
While Malaysia also has maritime issues with China, he said, it will push ahead with improving ties because it is an important country.
Vietnam PM Chinh speaks at special policy dialogue during World Economic Forum
This is a key event on the first official day of the 55th WEF and one of the five major policy dialogues with heads of state and government leaders recognised by the WEF for their…
Japan, US Foreign Ministers agree to bolster alliance; discussion includes North Korea, China
Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio also confirmed they will accelerate coordination for their upcoming summit, which is currently being…
Cautious approach by ASEAN on Myanmar vital to securing peace, says Malaysia PM Anwar
The Prime Minister said ASEAN’s approach is not about enforcing a particular system but ensuring inclusivity and peace as well as the importance of participatory democracy.
US President Trump courting South Korea for naval shipbuilding efforts
The rise of China’s naval forces may trigger the Trump administration to outsource building military ships in Korean shipyards.
Indian FM Jaishankar says ‘no talks’ held on trade with Pakistan
Pakistan, under the government of then-prime minister Imran Khan, had downgraded diplomatic relations with New Delhi and suspended all bilateral trade in August 2019, when India…
Laos, Japan elevate ties to ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’
Meeting in Tokyo, Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone and his Japanese counterpart Ishiba Shigeru on Tuesday agreed to encourage their business sectors to work towards setting up…