PM Srettha seeks closer Japan-ASEAN ties, backs zero emission initiative
PM Srettha also said Thailand was ready to support the AZEC initiative and the Strategic Programme for ASEAN Climate and Environment.
Geopolitics
Timely to consider upgrade for Asean-Japan free trade pact: PM Lee
Speaking at a commemorative summit in Tokyo to mark the golden jubilee of Asean-Japan relations, PM Lee noted that Japan was the first country to begin dialogue with Asean in 1973.
South Korea to coordinate bilateral, trilateral measures with US, Japan against North Korea provocations: Official
Principal Deputy National Security Adviser Kim Tae-hyo noted that the North's potential capability to equip missiles with nuclear warheads was a crucial concern.
North Korea fires ballistic missile off East coast: JCS
The firing follows the second meeting of the Nuclear Consultative Group, a South Korea-US body for implementing the Washington Declaration, convened in Washington ahead of the…
Philippines to still uphold peace in West Philippine Sea despite rising tension: Marcos
The President reiterated the territorial dispute is “the most complex geopolitical challenge that the world faces.”
Taiwan’s education ‘reforms’ criticized
The current curriculum in Taiwan has raised criticism before, such as teaching the history of China in the broader context of East Asia rather than singling it out.
50 years of Asean-Japan ties: Singapore PM Lee among leaders to attend special Tokyo summit
The commemorative summit comes as Japan and Asean mark 50 years of friendship and cooperation, having also upgraded their relationship to the highest-tier Comprehensive Strategic…
Can Laos uphold ASEAN’s strong stance on the Korean Peninsula issue?
As the chair of ASEAN in 2024, Laos will have the chance to expand on the bloc’s previous initiatives and fortify its position on the Korean Peninsula dispute.
Bangladesh, India meeting on waterways use Dec 19-20
Md Mustafa Kamal, senior secretary to Bangladesh's shipping ministry, and TK Ramachandran, secretary to the Indian ports, shipping and waterways ministry, will lead the respective…
Yoon vows backing for Korea’s Dutch nuclear power plant bid
President Yoon pledged his support for South Korea's bid to build two new nuclear power plants in the Netherlands, as he wrapped up his five-day state visit to the European…