Asia Inside Review: Myanmar’s junta enjoying ‘honeymoon’ with China, seeking support from Russia
Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has shown little interest in the situation in Myanmar, as was the case in Mr Trump’s first term.
Geopolitics
ASEAN Summit: US President Trump’s Nobel Peace Prize bid takes centre stage
According to the South China Morning Post, US President Donald Trump has requested a ceremony for the signing of a "Thailand-Cambodia Peace Agreement" during the Summit, aiming to…
China ramps up rare earth restrictions, in move to beef up position for US trade talks
On October 9, China’s Ministry of Commerce announced that, starting December 1, overseas entities will require Beijing’s approval to export products made abroad that contain…
UK PM Starmer greets CEOs in Hindi as Indian PM Modi sets $100-billion bilateral trade target for 2030
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said, “We want the UK to be India’s first choice for finance and fintech.”
Myanmar junta says Malaysia to observe election
Monitors are slating the poll as a ploy to legitimise continuing military rule, while it is set to be boycotted by many ousted lawmakers and blocked by armed opposition groups in…
Pragmatism may temper turbulent US-China relationship: Asia Future Summit panel
Experts suggest a potential for stabilisation if both sides keep channels of communications open, cooperate on issues like rare earth supply and foreign investments.
Vietnamese, North Korean top leaders highlight friendship in official talks
This year marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries.
Indian PM Modi says he and US President Trump, in call, reviewed ‘good progress’ in trade negotiations
President Trump imposed a 50 percent tariff on most exports from India, saying India’s purchase of Russian oil helped fund Moscow’s war in Ukraine and that New Delhi also…
Philippine defence chief Teodoro invites Ireland to join maritime drills
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. has invited Ireland to conduct a maritime cooperative activity (MCA) with the Philippines, an exercise that has traditionally been held in…
Pakistan, Malaysia reaffirm support for Palestinian statehood
Pakistan and Malaysia have called for an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, an end to the blockade, the protection of all civilians, and the unimpeded flow…