President Xi to put forward key proposals to build China-Central Asia ties during summit
More than 20 bilateral and multilateral activities will be held during the summit chaired by President Xi.
Geopolitics
Pakistan can make strides in the Global Soft Power League by elevating its diplomatic game
Given Pakistan’s longstanding international ‘image’ problem, it is all the more essential for it to undertake soft power efforts to correct misperceptions and project its…
Samsung eyes chip facility in Japan amid thaw in Seoul-Tokyo relations
World’s top memory chip maker is revamping Japanese operations, taking advantage of chip materials and advanced packaging technology.
AI programs like ChatGPT to be on G-7 agenda in Hiroshima as Japan pushes such tech
World leaders are due to discuss the potential and pitfalls of AI at this weekend’s Group of Seven (G-7) summit of wealthy advanced democracies in Hiroshima.
North Korea resumes refurbishing main rocket launchpad
The launch site has been used to launch the Kwangmyongsong-4 satellite and other long-range rockets as well as conduct key tests to develop intercontinental ballistic missiles.
Philippines, Australia kick off ‘Kasangga’ joint exercises
More than 40 Australian soldiers will train more than 100 Filipino counterparts on urban warfare over the next several weeks.
Vietnam’s e-commerce authorities ban sales of Australian coins with flags of Saigon regime
The flag was banned by the Vietnamese Government after the US-backed Republic of Vietnam regime was defeated in 1975 and the country was reunited.
Pursat, Thai governors pledge to fast-track border opening
Both sides had agreed that opening the checkpoint would benefit the trade of rice, cassava and fish while also boosting tourism.
Renewed China-Australia trade relations bring hope
China-Australia trade dropped by almost 4 per cent year-on-year to $220.92 billion in 2022, data from China's General Administration of Customs showed.
G7 urged to safeguard economic security
China's Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin called on G7 members to urge the US to stop dividing the world into two markets and systems, which is the primary threat to the…