China, Indonesia pledge to enhance cooperation
Both countries back multilateralism and oppose protectionism amid global challenges.
Geopolitics
Philippine President Marcos to take up anew ASEAN code of conduct on South China Sea
The Department of Foreign Affairs said earlier the Philippines aims to have a binding maritime agreement, first raised by ASEAN in 1992, finalised by next year, when Manila hosts…
India yet to act on trade data sharing deal with Nepal
Some trade experts also criticise Nepal government’s poor commitment to prior exchange of information on exports and imports.
Timor Leste urged to accelerate legal compliance for ASEAN membership
Malaysia Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan stated that Timor Leste must comply with the remaining 66 legal instruments if it wishes to become a full member of ASEAN.
Affordable education and cultural ties fuel academic migration of Chinese scholars to Malaysia
While the PhD candidates expressed satisfaction at being able to work on their research topics in Malaysia, they lamented how their tertiary degrees are “valued less” than…
Japan envoys part of delegation as Israeli soldiers fire ‘warning shots’; FM Iwaya lodges protest
Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya said he lodged a protest with the Israeli government, demanding an explanation as well as measures to prevent a similar incident from occurring…
ASEAN-Korea Centre boosts trade ties in Laos and Thailand
The mission aims to strengthen regional economic integration through business forums, matching sessions, and industrial visits.
ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council: Platform to court six Gulf nations
The GCC consists of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and Oman.
What role can Bangladesh play in securing peace in South Asia?
Bangladesh, to maintain its sovereignty and strategic flexibility, must judiciously blend neutrality and balanced alliances without succumbing to dependency.
Singapore has never stayed neutral and does take positions on trade with US and China: DPM Gan
DPM Gan Kim Yong, who is also the Trade and Industry Minister, added that Singapore values doing business with the US and with China. However, it is becoming “increasingly…