North Korea satellite launch tests renewed security cooperation
Threats posed by the North may accelerate trilateral cooperation even in the realms of space and cyber technologies, said an expert.
Geopolitics
China accuses US of creating obstacles for military exchanges
"What I want to stress is that dialogue and communication can't be carried out without principle and bottom line," said Senior Colonel Tan Kefei, a spokesman for the ministry of…
Russian-Cambodian relations ‘strengthened by agreements’
Despite challenges, Russian ambassador Anatoly Borovik expressed optimism about the future of Russian-Cambodian relations.
Nepal pins hopes on PM’s India visit as newly built airports languish
Experts say the possibility of the southern neighbour cooperating is slim with ties at a low ebb, and this is what PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal will try to set right during his southern…
Kim Jong Un may have insomnia, worsening alcohol dependency issue: South Korea spy agency
The National Intelligence Service said North Koreans were “intensely” collecting overseas medical information for top-ranking officials with insomnia, including details on…
China to join Indonesia’s multilateral naval drills
The drills come as China and the US ramp up military diplomacy in the region, staging more frequent war games with allies and partners.
Top Chinese intelligence official visits Myanmar for ‘cooperation’ talks
It is the first publicly reported visit by a military official from China, a major ally and arms supplier of the junta, since the coup.
India and Cambodia seek to deepen defence, trade ties
Over more than a decade, India has extended US$100 million in loans to Cambodia for development projects, including in infrastructure.
Schism between India and China widens
The success of events conducted in locations objected to by China or Pakistan indicates that India has gained by projecting its territorial claims.
China shows off military wares in Southeast Asia
China is getting back into the groove of marketing arms at defence exhibitions in Asia, after a long absence because of Covid-19.