Cybercrimes surged at record-breaking speed in 2021: WEF report
The cost of breaches to an organization is high, amounting to an average of US$3.6 million per incident, said the WEF report.
Region
Viet Nam opposes South China Sea claims inconsistent with int’l law: spokesperson
The foreign ministry spokesperson also said that Viet Nam has repeatedly affirmed its viewpoint on East Sea disputes.
Let’s talk about the South China Sea – the signals from Indonesia’s initiative
The proposed maritime security meeting with other Asean members comes amid growing Chinese pressure on other claimant states.
Chinese premier, Vietnamese PM hold phone talks on bilateral ties
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said that China and Vietnam are connected by mountains and rivers and share extensive common interests.
Beijing says new South China Sea report by US is misleading, distorts int’l law
China's claims in the South China Sea are disputed by Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam which have competing claims.
Hun Sen meets with UN envoy Heyzer on Myanmar
Heyzer also urged immediate action based on UN-Asean cooperation to prevent further deterioration of the situation in Myanmar.
The Quad adjusts to ASEAN: Jakarta Post contributor
The writer says the Quad offers opportunities for diversifying sources for their future development.
World Bank notes surprising improvement in Pakistan
The World Bank has revised growth projections for the region because of “better prospects in Bangladesh, India and Pakistan.”
Democratic leaders must do more to counter rise of autocrats: HRW
HRW's annual report on rights abuses detailed intensifying crackdowns on opposition voices in places like China, Russia, Belarus and Egypt.
India vows close cooperation with Cambodia as ASEAN chair
The pledge was made between Minister of Foreign Affairs Prak Sokhonn and his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.