Malaysia urges Asean to “buck up” in enforcing Myanmar peace plan
The 10-nation bloc has been pushing Myanmar's military rulers to follow a peace "consensus" they agreed to last year.
Geopolitics
Trade, security top agenda as ‘Bongbong’ visits Bogor
Despite undergoing a trade recession in 2020, the two countries’ dealings have managed to recover, with data placing two-way trade at US$9.87 billion in 2021.
Vice-defense ministers of South Korea, Japan to hold rare talks
The bilateral vice defense ministerial meeting will be held for the first time since September 2016.
What can Seoul do to resolve the forced labour issue with Tokyo?
South Korea’s Yoon Suk-yeol administration has been striving to find a solution as it is caught in the middle between Tokyo and the Korean victims.
India to consider exporting surplus oil to Bangladesh at favourable prices
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the Indian external affairs minister also agreed to expedite the revival of all modes of connectivity, including physical and energy,
Lao leader calls on Lao, Vietnamese people to nurture special relationship
The two countries should continue to implement agreements and contribute to realising goals set by the two sides, especially in economic cooperation, President Sisoulith of Laos…
President Marcos urges Asean to lead for peace in first overseas trip
President Marcos said he chose Indonesia as his first destination because the two neighbours are close geographically as well as in culture and ethnicity.
Bilateralism alone cannot sustain India-Nepal ties
The Nepal-India relationship can no longer ignore the combined shadow of the Chinese Dragon and the American Eagle in South Asia.
Endgame in Ukraine: Reflections on Kissinger’s disequilibrium
The writer says world leaders should seriously consider ending the Ukraine-Russia war and establishing a new equilibrium.
Biden to host first US-Pacific island summit as China’s clout grows
The US has been stepping up efforts to engage with the Pacific island nations, apparently due to alarm over Beijing's recent moves to bolster its influence.