Vietnam, Singapore strengthen defence ties
Cooperation between military services, along with maritime security and safety and training, remains a bright spot.
Region
Bringing truth to the public: Asian media leaders tackle disinformation at AMS 2025
Gathered under the theme “Celebrating Two Decades of Excellence & Beyond," the summit is a platform not just for looking back, but for charting a proactive course forward in a…
ASEAN’s role in Cambodia-Thailand conflict: Can it facilitate peace?
Despite the region’s commitment to peace and stability, the organisation’s influence in this dispute is limited by its principles of non-interference and the deep mistrust…
US President Trump’s renewed interest in Pakistan has India recalibrating China ties
A US official said they do not comment on private diplomatic communications and that the US enjoys strong relationships with both India and Pakistan.
North Korea slams Japan’s fighter jet project with UK, Italy as revival of ‘wartime alliance’
In December 2023, Japan, the UK, and Italy signed the Global Combat Air Program treaty to jointly develop a sixth-generation fighter jet. The initiative was widely seen as…
Cambodia rejects Thai landmine accusations, condemns border patrol breach
Cambodia's defence ministry described the claims as “baseless and misleading," stating the explosion occurred inside Cambodian territory which is contaminated with old war-era…
Malaysia overtakes Thailand in ASEAN race as Chinese tourist numbers plummet 34%
Chinese tourist arrivals in Thailand have fallen by over 34% compared to pre-pandemic levels, with projections for the current year significantly lower than in 2019.
US did not support recent Israeli strikes on Syria, State Department says
On July 16, Israel launched airstrikes in Damascus, while also hitting government forces in the south, demanding they withdraw and saying Israel aimed to protect Syrian Druze -…
South Korean President Lee won’t meet Chinese counterpart Xi before US President Trump: FM nominee
Foreign Minister nominee Cho Hyun signals hard line on China’s West Sea structures, while strengthening strategic communication with Beijing.
Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan sign trilateral agreement on railway project in Kabul moot
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar hailed the UAP Railway Corridor as a major milestone in advancing regional connectivity and economic integration that would…