Great potential for S’pore and Pakistan to work together: Pakistan Foreign Minister
“There is a need for the world to have a fresh look at Pakistan that is away from its stereotypical image”, said Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.
Geopolitics
Cambodia, Japan formulate ‘strategic partnership’ plans
The Japanese envoy lauded Cambodia’s successful ASEAN chairmanship, which brought remarkable outcomes from the ASEAN Ministers’ Meeting.
Japan fighters in PH; first since World War II
The jets, which arrived at the tail end of the bilateral air force exchange, did not take part in kinetic exercises or a flight demonstration.
President Xi’s visit further cements Sino-Saudi ties
The two sides agreed to host summits between their heads of state on a biennial basis.
Timor-Leste will work actively to accelerate membership to Asean: President Ramos-Horta
Dr Ramos-Horta said that it was preferable for his nation to become the 11th official member of Asean in 2023.
Indonesia, Pacific nations commit to strengthening ties
Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi said the Bali Message contained the commitments of Indonesia and Pacific nations to strengthen their partnerships.
Australians angered by release of Bali bomb maker
The bomb maker, Umar Patek, was a member of an Al Qaeda-linked group that detonated two bombs in Bali in October 2002, killing 202 people, including 88 Australians.
China to be described as ‘greatest strategic challenge’ in Japan’s latest National Security Strategy
The current NSS, formulated in 2013, refers to China as “an issue of concern for the international community.”
Saudi Arabia signs Huawei deal, deepening China ties on Xi visit
King Salman signed a “comprehensive strategic partnership agreement” with Xi, who received a lavish welcome in a country.
Companies in four sectors to gain from revival of Thailand-Saudi Arabia ties
Saudi Arabia restored its relationship with Thailand this year after 32 years of coldness.