ASEAN, EU sign world’s first bloc-to-bloc air transport agreement
Under the agreement, airlines of the member states will be able to fly any number of services between the two regions.
Geopolitics
South Korea begins major Hoguk field training exercise amid North Korea’s saber-rattling
The 12-day exercise will continue until Oct 28 with the participation of the Army, Navy and Air Force and Marine Corps amid simmering tensions between the two Koreas.
Speculation rife over possible invasion of Taiwan during Xi’s 3rd term
The Xi administration is seen as lacking historical accomplishments, and in 2027 it will mark the centennial of the founding of the Chinese military.
Japan to organize Sri Lanka creditors’ meeting over debt crisis
The meeting is expected to focus on measures to reduce debt payments and postpone repayment deadlines, among other related steps.
Keep your promise of Rohingya repatriation: Momen to Myanmar
Despite assurance from the Myanmar side, not a single person was taken back over the last five years, said the foreign minister.
Stop war, stop politics over food: Bangladesh PM Hasina
PM Hasina also stated that "In real sense, there is no dearth of food in our planet. The scarcity is simply manmade".
Singapore President’s visit to Vietnam to boost bilateral multifaceted ties
This is the first State visit of a foreign head of state to Vietnam since the 13th National Party Congress and the first foreign visit of the Singaporean President since the…
Australia pledges support to Cambodia to combat human trafficking
Cambodian Minister of Interior Sar Kheng also thanked Australia for its continued support for Cambodia, especially its contribution to the fight against Covid-19.
How Indonesian chairmanship can revitalize Asean centrality
The writer says Asean autonomy should seek a “third way”, helping to build a bridge across a polarized region.
G-20 summit: Bali holds out hope for a breakthrough in easing global tensions
The island where thorny issues have been resolved at several summits in the past will be in the spotlight again when it hosts world leaders for a G-20 summit in November.