Cambodia eyes international co-op for socio-economic revival process
Senior Minister Ly Thuch said the progress of the implementation of the common agenda to advance sustainable development had been interrupted by various issues such as Covid-19.
Geopolitics
Australia gains chance to lift China relations
Many say a new government in Canberra headed by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is expected to see an improved trajectory in the relationship.
5G key for ensuring economic security
The US and Japanese governments are focusing their efforts on countering China’s growing influence in the Indo-Pacific region.
Russia passes bill to shut down foreign media bureau offices
The bill also prohibits the distribution of articles or other materials from media that have been “unfriendly” to Russian media and needs to undergo two more readings to…
Saudi Arabia says finalising extension of $3 billion deposit to Pakistan
Pakistan is in dire need of external finances, hurt by high inflation, reserves declining to as low as less than two months of imports and a fast-weakening currency.
Labor win in Australia sparks Indonesian hope for fresh relationship
Over the last decade or so, Jakarta has had a hot-and-cold relationship with Canberra that has fluctuated from extremely tense to practically cordial.
Asean’s future complex amid multiple pressures: ST-WEF panel
Still, there is optimism about the region's prospects for growth although differences remain between neighbours on the way forward for the alliance.
Seoul: North Korea launches 3 ballistic missiles toward sea
The latest launches also came after the leaders of South Korea and the United States agreed to consider expanded military exercises to deter North Korean nuclear threats.
Quad nations warn against ‘change by force’ with eyes on China
A joint statement by the bloc avoided any direct mention of China's growing military power in the region, but left little doubt about where its concerns lie.
UN food chief: 325 million close to starvation, more than double since Covid-19
Fears over the likely implications of the Russia-Ukraine crisis on food security and energy security have been mounting with the war now in its fourth month.