Asia markets spooked as Fed chief signals rate hikes
In Asia, key indices in Tokyo, Sydney, Hong Kong and Seoul fell by around 2.5 per cent, after sharp overnight falls on Wall Street.
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Modi expresses concern over Afghanistan; calls for India-Central Asia cooperation
He also pointed out that India has close relations with Central Asian countries at the bilateral level.
ASEAN+3 economic prospects positive in 2022
Vietnam's GDP has been forecast to be among the fastest-growing this year at 7.5 per cent from the previous year.
Over 200 new species discovered in Mekong area in 2020: WWF
The finds include a new primate, a colourless cavefish and an iridescent snake with an unusual non-overlapping pattern of scales.
50 years on, Senkaku waters are no longer peaceful
In the East China Sea, a war memorial stands quietly on Uotsuri Island, one of the Senkaku Islands.
Singapore-Indonesia agreements reflect both sides’ interests as well as rights
Once ratified and implemented, they will allow bilateral relations to move forward, says Zakir Hussain.
Surge in inquiries on Batam, Bintan travel bubble ferry trips despite mandatory SHN on return to S’pore
Under the arrangement, visitors from Singapore are allowed to travel quarantine-free to Batam and Bintan.
Pacts on longstanding bilateral issues durable, a major step forward for S’pore-Indonesia ties: S’pore PM
PM Lee also accepted Mr Widodo’s invitation to the G-20 summit in Bali this year and expressed support for Indonesia’s G-20 presidency.
Missile sale to Philippines a start to India’s ambition to be arms supplier: Analysts
The move could also be a boost to defence ties with South-east Asia amid mutual concerns over Chinese assertiveness, analysts say.
Indonesia to strengthen presence in Karang Singa
Indonesia will build a lighthouse on the shoal of rock in a bid to reaffirm the sovereignty of Indonesia territory.