China warns of “drastic measures” if Taiwan provokes on independence
China regularly describes the island as the most sensitive issue in its ties with the United States.
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A bumpy year ahead for economies and markets
The pandemic, inflation and monetary tightening make for unpredictable times.
Laos, Việt Nam stress int’l law, Asean centrality in handling regional issues
The political trust between the two parties and countries continued to be enhanced with many delegation exchanges and high-level contacts.
Blackpink’s Lisa is world’s most beautiful, Myanmar’s Paing Takhon most handsome
TC Candler, a film critic website, has organised the annual list to rate the world's top lookers since 1990.
Asian shares mixed as Omicron worries crimp market optimism
Much of Asia has yet to see surges in infections similar to other parts of the world, but experts are warning the region likely won’t be spared.
Is Asia-Pacific more insecure in 2021?
2021 has been marked by more confrontation between major powers, with new regional power divisions and groupings have appeared.
Commerce Ministry: China ready for RCEP
The RCEP includes 10 ASEAN members, China, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Australia and New Zealand.
Cambodia, Vietnam to step up defence, security co-op
Both sides will also accelerate discussions towards mutual recognition of vaccine passports for citizens of both countries to travel.
Japan Coast Guard’s sinking of spy ship shed light on N. Korea’s activities
Dec 22 marks 20 years since the sinking of a North Korean spy ship off Amami Oshima, after a shootout with Japan Coast Guard patrol boats.
Sanctions on Myanmar necessary: Bangladesh foreign minister
He also floated the idea of forming a coalition willing to address the Rohingya refugee problem.