Building a Philippine defence hub: Philippine Daily Inquirer
While the Philippines has been promised reliable partnerships, in the long run it must be ready to stand alone with a strong, dynamic and innovative defence sector it can proudly…
National affairs
Failed delivery: The Kathmandu Post
People can get disillusioned with the state if they cannot get good services even at a high cost.
Timor-Leste: A young nation forged in resilience celebrates its independence
As the Southeast Asian nation celebrates Independence Restoration Day with parades, cultural performances, and ceremonial speeches, it also focuses on strengthening international…
Civil coalition rejects Indonesian government’s rewriting of history project
The Indonesian Historical Transparency Alliance (AKSI) member Jaleswari Pramodhawardani, who leads the research institute Lab45, said a circulating 30-page draft outline of the…
Cabinet approves Pakistani army chief General Asim Munir’s promotion to field marshal
The rank of field marshal is the highest rank of armies built on the pattern of the British Army.
Vietnam repatriates 471 citizens safely from Myanmar
With the news of the repatriation, Luong Thanh Quang, the Deputy Director of the Consular Department under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, spoke to the press, clarifying many…
70% of Japan’s major local governments offer financial assistance for fertility treatment
About 10% of babies in Japan are born through IVF. Because fertility treatments often involve multiple attempts and span a long period, the heavy financial cost of undergoing such…
Cambodia’s National Day of Remembrance: Recalling pain and resolving to prevent future genocides
May 20 provides an opportunity to commemorate the suffering caused by the Khmer Rouge regime and to reaffirm a commitment to preventing genocide from returning to Cambodia.
China’s industrial sector posts steady growth
Officials and analysts said that China's economic fundamentals remain solid and the country retains ample policy room and tools to navigate mounting external uncertainties.
Japan poll reveals discontent over US tariffs, rice prices; nearly half favour opposition-led government
The 31% support rate for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s cabinet appears to reflect the public’s low expectations regarding this administration’s negotiations over U.S.…