Philippines, New Zealand to begin talks on enhancing defence pacts
In April 2024, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon agreed on enhancing their nations’ defence cooperation, particularly the Status of…
Geopolitics
Japan and Ukraine to sign bilateral assistance document; to include continued economic, information support
The government is making final arrangements for Japan and Ukraine to reach an agreement when PM Fumio Kishida meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines…
PM Hasina reiterates Bangladesh’s interest to import hydroelectricity from Bhutan
PM Hasina emphasised proper use of the special economic zone allotted to Bhutan in Kurigram and hoped Bhutan would set up industries there.
China firmly opposes US arms sales to Taiwan: defence spokesperson
The move has undermined China's sovereignty and security, and posed a grave threat to peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. China is strongly dissatisfied with and firmly…
Vietnam speeding up island-building in South China Sea- US think tank
Since November 2023, Vietnam has created 280 new hectares of land, compared to 163 ha created in the first 11 months of 2023 and 140 ha in 2022, the Center for Strategic and…
Philippine politics and Sinophobia
In light of the Philippines's deteriorating relations with China, coupled with the Sinophobia that has lately become evident in social media, racial identity, specifically…
Russian ship possibly docked at N. Korean port, suspected of picking up weapons
Previous analysis found that several North Korean oil tankers visited the Russian port in April, and indicates the two countries are increasingly dependent on each other amid…
Malaysia to lead with Madani principles as Asean chair 2025, says PM Anwar
PM Anwar added this entails a civil and inclusive approach that celebrates interconnectivity.
134 Myanmar troops sent back from Bangladesh
In exchange, 45 Bangladeshis imprisoned in Myanmar have returned home from the neighbouring country.
President Xi hails signing of trilateral rail agreement
The China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway is a strategic project for China's connectivity with Central Asia, symbolising the three nations' collaborative efforts under the Belt and…