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.
Geopolitics
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.
Japan, US clearly state opposition to China, Russia
Japan’s commitment to further deepening the Japan-U.S. alliance will be put to the test.
Australia marks 70 years of supporting human development in Cambodia
Colombo Plan scholarships brought Cambodia’s brightest scholars to Australia, helping build the economic and social cooperation that underpins the friendship today.
The seemingly never-ending quest for a South China Sea Code of Conduct
Two decades on, China and Asean are having yet another crack at the code. Is it time to ditch what looks like mission impossible?
US committed to making partnership with India closest it has on earth: Biden
Modi also welcomed the launch of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity and stated that India was ready to work closely with all partner countries
US support for Japan’s military ambitions may spell concerns for Korea
Despite the low probability, Japan’s status upgrade at the UN Security Council would likely weaken South Korea’s standing in its disputes with Japan.
Biden meets Japan’s Emperor at start of visit to launch regional economic plan
The two key allies are also expected reconfirm their close ties in the face of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, agreeing that unilateral changes in the status quo by force are…