Vietnam PM Chinh welcomes Lao Deputy Minister of National Defence
Stressing the enduring significance of the great Vietnam-Laos friendship in national building and safeguarding of both countries, PM Chinh reaffirmed Vietnam’s appreciation for…
Geopolitics
A new world disorder: The Jakarta Post
Indonesia, while it has been spared from Trump's crosshairs thus far, needs to start shoring up support and getting its house in order as the world descends into a new state of…
Trump and the ghosts of colonialism: A lesson for Indonesia
What Mr. Trump has done to Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy bears similarity to colonial economic arrangements, in which a weaker nation must grant the powerful access to its…
Moments that made a diplomatic fiasco
Diplomacy is not just about policies and deals but also about personalities, communication, and the careful management of egos.
Japan PM Ishiba seeks continued U.S. involvement in Ukraine
The Prime Minister also called for unity among the Group of Seven nations, which includes four European countries.
Demand growing for K-pop shows in Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan: Will China loosen Hallyu ban?
China has maintained a de facto ban on Korean entertainment and cultural products since 2016, following Seoul’s decision to deploy a US antimissile battery on the Korean…
Thai foreign minister seeks support from Qatar for release of last Thai hostage in Gaza
Discussions also cover enhanced cooperation in three strategic areas.
Taiwan turns to companies in Ukraine for China contingency planning
“We hope to learn from Ukraine’s first-hand experiences – how private companies helped build the resilience of its government and society during wartime,” said a senior…
Russia, Myanmar sign agreement on small-scale nuclear plant construction
Last year, bilateral trade between the two countries increased by approximately 40 %, reaching around US$2 billion. Both countries are ready to further boost mutual trade and are…
Japan, U.K. likely to reaffirm energy cooperation at 2+2 talks
The economic ministers intend to sign a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in offshore wind power, with the aim of further strengthening economic ties between the two…