Johor-Singapore special economic zone framework in final discussion phase
"Taking the success story of Shenzhen as a 'role model', we are ready to transform Johor into a state comparable to Shenzhen's success," says Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi, the Johor…
Geopolitics
NATO condemns North Korea-Russia weapons exports as Yoon moves to bolster security cooperation
In a communique released on Wednesday, the Washington Summit Declaration, the 32 NATO countries stated in Article 25 that North Korea, together with Iran, is "fuelling Russia’s…
66 Chinese aircraft around Taiwan in 2024 single-day record – Taipei
China claims democratic Taiwan as part of its territory and maintains a near-daily presence of fighter jets, drones and warships around the island, which is 180 kilometres (110…
Stronger stance on China’s Russia support, Ukraine aid: Key points from NATO summit declaration
The declaration said the allies intend to provide Ukraine with minimum funding of €40 billion (S$58.4 billion) in military aid within the next year.
President To Lam’s upcoming visit shows Vietnam’s determination to foster ties with Laos
The visit highlights the strong bonds and solidarity among Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. The three countries share geographical closeness along with historical and cultural ties.…
Philippine Army airs concern over China aircraft carrier group in Philippine Sea, body of water on PH’s ’s eastern side
The Armed Forces of the Philippines expressed concern on June 10 over the presence of a Chinese carrier strike group in the Philippine Sea, the body of water on the country’s…
Australia sent back migrants to remote Indonesian island
The police chief of Rote Island said the migrants landed last month in two boats they said they had been forced to board after an Australian vessel intercepted their wooden craft.…
ASEAN customs chiefs unite to intensify regional illicit trade crackdown
Noting that illicit traders now use online platforms to distribute counterfeits and illegal products, ASEAN countries also committed to work on developing guidelines for better…
Beijing, Dhaka elevate ties, vow more BRI cooperation
The two leaders also pledged to further promote bilateral cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative.
Pakistan extends stay of registered Afghan refugees by 1 year
According to the UN refugee agency, Pakistan is still home to around 1.3 million registered Afghans.