Cambodian foreign minister pushes for Asean synergy to compete at global level
He also emphasised the need to enhance regional connectivity in boosting regional competitiveness, which could only come from a well-connected bloc acting in unison.
Geopolitics
North Korea fires ballistic missiles after condemning US carrier deployment
The missile launch was the sixth in 12 days and the first since North Korea fired an intermediate-range missile over Japan on Oct 4.
North Korea rebukes redeployment of US aircraft carrier to East Sea
The redeployment came after Pyongyang fired a ballistic missile over Japan earlier this week, its first IRBM launch in eight months.
Japan to accelerate discussions on enhancing defense capabilities amid growing North Korea threat
Recent North Korean missiles have been conspicuous for their low-altitude and irregular trajectories aimed at evading radar and missile defense networks.
Iraq should not be arena for geopolitical race :Chinese envoy
The envoy also said that China commends Iraq for developing good neighborly and friendly relations with countries in the region.
Solomon Islands says it will not ‘choose sides’ between US, China
The United States has been the key player in the South Pacific since its WWII victory. But in recent years China has asserted itself strongly in the region.
Indonesia must boldly step forward at G-20: The nuclear clock is ticking louder
The writer says that Jakarta has to be bold, should Indonesia want the Ukraine-Russia conflict to end for the betterment of global peace.
Doubts arise on Aukus nuclear-submarine deal
The multibillion-dollar deal reached in Sept last year was heralded as a key component of the new strategic partnership of Australia, the UK and the US.
Fulfil UN financial obligations on time, in full: China envoy
The envoy also said that the financial situation of the UN remains worrying, despite repeated calls by most member states.
Allies fire 4 missiles into East Sea in response to North Korea’s provocation
South Korea and the US fired a total of four ground-to-ground missiles into the East Sea, a day after North Korea's missile launches.