Jokowi’s progress on Myanmar
Hopes abound among the global community and the people of Myanmar that Asean under Indonesia’s chairmanship will achieve major breakthroughs.
Region
What’s behind the European rush to rekindle ties with China?
As the war in Ukraine drags on, Beijing is being viewed as a critical player in any resolution of the conflict.
Former Taiwan president Ma Ying-jeou arrives in China pledging peace
The trip comes at a time of heightened tensions between Beijing and Taipei.
Two crew killed after fire on tanker carrying Pertamina fuel
The chartered vessel, MT Kristin, had 17 crew on board and was carrying 5,900 kilolitres of fuel when the fire started.
More than 180 Rohingya Muslims arrive by boat in Aceh
The United Nations refugee agency has said 2022 may have been one of the deadliest years at sea in almost a decade for the Rohingya, a persecuted religious and ethnic minority in…
Boao Forum for Asia to hold conference over March 28-31
This year's forum will be held entirely offline under the theme "An Uncertain World: Solidarity and Cooperation for Development amid Challenges."
Taiwan told to ‘pack up and leave’ Honduras after ties severed
The move leaves Taiwan with only 13 formal allies, mostly poor and developing countries in Central America, the Caribbean and the Pacific.
N. Korea defector lawmaker to attend legislative track of Summit for Democracy 2023
Ji Seong-ho was the only South Korean lawmaker to participate in the program for legislators held virtually in 2021.
Former Taiwan president open to meeting leaders on landmark China trip
Mr Ma will be the first former or current Taiwanese president to visit China since the defeated Republic of China government fled to Taiwan in 1949.
Chinese mainland welcomes former Taiwan leader’s visit
He will visit the mainland on March 27 to worship his ancestors and lead young Taiwan students to strengthen exchanges.