Business integration takes centre stage at Asean under Indonesian leadership
Asean Business Advisory Council president Arsjad Rasjid speaks about the programs he plans to push in his chairmanship.
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HK chief exec John Lee starts Beijing visit
With the full resumption of normal travel, he said he believes more Hong Kong residents will pursue their careers in the mainland.
Hong Kong’s morale high as President Xi emphasises SAR’s essential role
President Xi said that the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong and Macao is part and parcel of the building of a strong China.
Asean ‘unprepared’ for open conflict in Indo-Pacific: Experts
Red tape, a lack of coordination and minimal experience in joint operations would hamper the bloc, which are currently walking a tightrope amid the great powers rivalry in the…
Hong Kong National People’s Congress deputy stresses medical integration in Greater Bay Area
As one of the world’s wealthiest city clusters, the gross domestic product of the GBA hit 12.6 trillion yuan in 2021, 2.4 trillion yuan more than that in 2017, data from…
Would Cambodia gain from supporting Timor-Leste’s ASEAN membership?
By supporting Timor-Leste’s accession to Asean, Cambodia would promote inclusivity and diversity.
Bolstering Indonesia-India strategic partnership will be mutually beneficial
Given the untapped potential that remains in their bilateral partnership, it will be mutually beneficial for Indonesia and India to maximize the scope of their strategic…
“PM Hun Sen calls for closer S’pore defence ties “
He also asked Singapore to improve connectivity, especially by air, and to encourage tourists who visit Singapore to extend their trips to Cambodia.
Japanese abductee families decide to tolerate aid to North Korea
Families asked the Japanese government to make additional efforts to realise a summit with North Korea early.
Philippines’ RCEP entry to boost trade ties with China
On February 21, the Philippines became the last signatory member to ratify the trade pact, involving 15 economies in the Asia-Pacific region.