Japanese man detained in Beijing confirmed to be Astellas employee
According to informed sources, the man, in his 50s, was detained earlier this month for allegedly violating a Chinese law.
Geopolitics
At South Korea-US summit, extended deterrence upgrade should be top priority
Expectations are high ahead of the summit for the two countries to forge a stronger-than-ever alliance to deter North Korea's provocations and continued threats of nuclear attacks.
S’pore-HK rivalry ‘hyped up’, makes for better headlines but each city has its strengths: Shanmugam
With economies that are closely intertwined, Singapore and Hong Kong benefit from each other growing and bringing vibrancy to this entire region, said Minister for Home Affairs…
Summit for democracy: Biden vows funds, tech alliance
After criticism that the first summit was too US-focused, Biden tapped leaders on each continent - from South Korea, Zambia, Costa Rica and The Netherlands - as co-hosts.
TPP members seen opening door to Britain
Britain will join the framework following domestic procedures at signatory countries, becoming the first to join the pact since it came into force in 2018.
Saudi Arabia agrees to join China-led SCO
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization was established in 2001 as a political, economic and security organisation to rival Western institutions.
Opposition urges Yoon to sack foreign policy heads over Japan textbook changes
The Democratic Party of Korea blamed the “humiliating concessions” the president made in his recent summit in Tokyo for the revisions in Japan’s history education.
Indian biz leader urges China, India to boost economic ties
Atul Dalakoti, the FICCI executive director, said “There's a win-win when we trade more, when our economies are more connected to each other.”
Singapore-China project in Guangzhou to speed up expansion
The second phase of the China-Singapore Smart Park will be completed in June, ahead of its October timeline.
Cambodia to reinforce ties with Malaysia, PM Hun Sen tells Anwar
The two leaders committed to promoting efforts at cooperation in all sectors, including trade, investment, education, energy, and others.