India, Myanmar, and the weight of regional instability on Bangladesh
Bangladesh finds it difficult to remain emotionally neutral or indifferent to its neighbours armed confrontations.
Region
Southeast Asia e-commerce sales projected to more than double by 2030: report
Cube’s data predicts that total e-commerce sales will grow from US$184 billion (S$239 billion) in 2024 to US$410 billion by 2030, which reflects a compound annual growth rate of…
‘Personal touch’ on display at Australia PM Albanese’s return visit to Indonesia
In a momentous gesture symbolising Canberra’s continued emphasis on its relationship with Jakarta, PM Albanese once again chose Indonesia as his first international destination,…
Vietnam, Thailand pledge stronger strategic ties and economic cooperation
The Vietnamese top legislator noted that economic cooperation between the two countries remains full of potential.
Pakistan-India ceasefire extended until May 18, says Foreign Minister Dar
On Monday, May 12, the director general of military operations for both sides held the first round of talks via hotline after the ceasefire.
India’s relations, dealings with Pakistan will be strictly bilateral: EAM Jaishankar
The statement rejects US President Donald Trump’s offer to mediate between the two countries on the Kashmir issue.
Crisis averted: Dawn
International diplomacy may have halted escalation in this instance, but durable peace can only come from the political will and wisdom of leaders in both India and Pakistan.
Australian PM Albanese to visit Singapore May 20 in first overseas trip after winning election
Australia and Singapore have been in discussions to renew and deepen their wide-ranging Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2025, the 10th year of the CSP and 60th anniversary…
Pakistan invites India for ‘comprehensive dialogue’ on Kashmir
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif again asked Indian counterpart Narendra Modi to shun differences and sit for a dialogue. “Let us extinguish this fire. Let us sit together to talk…
Fragile ceasefire: The Statesman
The explosions in Kashmir are a grim reminder that ceasefires cannot be one-day wonders. They require courage to be sustained ~ not just on the battlefield, but in the minds of…