Some issues with the idea of an ‘Asian NATO’
When Japanese PM Ishiba took office, he raised both expectations and concerns in Korea. Whil his recognition of Japan's historical wrongdoing during its colonial period, offers…
Policy Matters
President Jokowi skipping ASEAN summits is bad foreign policy: The Jakarta Post
As a middle power, Indonesia could use the ASEAN vehicle to further its and regional national interests, and even the interests of the Global South.
PM Ishiba: Don’t continue heedless expansion of expenditures- The Japan News
The Japanese economy has reached a critical point where it needs to shift to a growth-oriented economy in which both wages and investments increase. Government spending must not…
Philippine cybersecurity official proposes another agency for AI regulation
Such a regulatory body may also monitor AI-produced content against abuse and misuse, says director general of the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency Francisco Ashley…
Legal framework needed to control counterfeit and low-quality cosmetics on e-commerce platforms
Experts said that strengthening inspections of cosmetics production and business activities and establishing legal frameworks for market oversight is seen as a critical measure to…
Terrorism upsurge: Dawn
Pakistan cannot afford such acts of terrorism as the economy begins a long journey of recovery, and the country re-engages with the world by hosting bilateral and multilateral…
No room to waver on offshore gaming operators ban: Philippine Daily Inquirer
Offshore gaming operators in all their forms should be gone by the end of the year, no matter how tempting the potential revenues could be. Any sign of weakness signals to the…
Japan, ASEAN to seek common rules toward decarbonisation
Scheduled for Friday in Laos, the Asia Zero Emission Community summit will focus on promoting the establishment of rules on calculating and reporting greenhouse gas emissions in a…
Singapore sets new national climate target for 2035; government invites public feedback
Under the UN’s Paris Agreement, countries are required to submit their climate targets, which are reflective of their “highest possible ambition”, every five years.
Severe penalties issued for food safety violations in China
A nationwide campaign launched three years ago has led to 4,545 indictments for endangering agricultural product safety, according to data from top judicial authorities.