Nepal resumes buying power from India amid drop in domestic production
Nepali hydropower plants are currently producing just around 1,000MW, lower than the peak domestic demand of over 1,500MW.
Geopolitics
End of EU’s dictation
In their recent declaration, the issue of human rights was barely touched upon because the EU knows it is dealing with a partner with much stronger bargaining power.
President Xi’s trip to the Middle East is of great strategic significance
According to the writer, the new political environment is very congenial for China to strengthen its economic and other relations with Arab countries.
Bongbong Marcos Jr asks European Union to help apply Unclos
In his speech during the Asean-EU Commemorative Summit here, the President called for “closer maritime cooperation” between the Asean and EU.
Philippine officials condemn China over debris showdown, boats massing in South China Sea
The criticism comes less than a month before President Ferdinand Marcos Jr is set to go to Beijing for a state visit from Jan 3 to 6.
Malaysia and China ready to move forward in relationship
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi made the remarks in a virtual meeting with Malaysian Foreign Minister Zambry Abdul Kadir who took up his post in early December.
Pakistan okays export of sugar in move aimed to boost foreign reserves
The government has been resisting sugar export, fearing that it would lead to shortage and price hikes in the domestic market to their further disadvantage.
Historic number of Filipino Americans won in last November polls
Representative Bobby Scott remained the highest-ranking Filipino American elected official after winning the US House election in Virginia’s 3rd Congressional District.
US to add over 30 Chinese companies to trade blacklist
Once a company is added to the entity list, its US suppliers must seek a special licence to ship even low-tech items to it.
Russian strategic bombers patrol Sea of Japan
Two Russian Tu-95MS long-range strategic bombers performed a flight, lasting over seven hours, over the neutral waters of the Sea of Japan.