China, Asean join hands in fighting Covid-19, boosting economic recovery
To date, China has provided Asean member states with over 300 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines as well as a great number of emergency medical supplies.
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PM expresses Malaysia’s concern over Aukus at the East Asia summit
PM Ismail Sabri Yaakob shared his concern that it could lead to arms race and spark tension, leading to instability in the region.
Chinese Premier calls for early RCEP formation
Premier Li Keqiang called on countries to speed up to allow the regional trade pact to take effect.
North-South Korea ties: Want success? First think the unthinkable
If the world wants North Korea to denuclearize, they must be willing to give Kim Jong-un what he wants most of all - security for him and his regime, says columnist Spencer H. Kim.
Asean Digital Gateway, Travel Wallet launched
By leveraging digital technology, the wallet will address issues faced by travellers such as carrying or misplacing multiple documents.
China calls on Asean to expedite talks on maritime cooperation
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang also called on both sides to explore upgrading the China Asean Free Trade Agreement.
Biden denounces coup and ‘horrific violence’ in Myanmar at summit with Asean leaders
Myanmar's military government boycotted the Asean summit after its chief was banned from the meeting.
Southeast Asian nations tout green power links ahead of COP26
Asean nations are speeding up their plans to transmit renewable energy through a proposed regional power grid, with first trials set for 2022.
Thailand to allow quarantine-free travel from 46 countries from Nov 1: PM Prayut
Passengers must be fully vaccinated and should have tested negative for Covid-19 prior to arrival.
China pledges additional 2 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines to Nepal
Foreign ministers of the two countries also discussed bilateral relations between the two countries, trade and commerce and border management, during their phone conversation.