How I feel about Virginia Woolf being part-Bengali
“To me, the links between Woolf and Bangla and Bengal–linguistically, philosophically, and poetically, came through by closely reading certain portions of her works”, the…
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Asean, EU mark 45 year relationship with 45km cycle event
Representatives of Asean, EU delegations and EU member dtates marked the occasion with a symbolic ride from the Asean Secretariat to the premises of the EU Delegation in Jakarta.
Pakistan Navy rescues 9 crew members of sinking Indian vessel near Gwadar
A Pakistan Navy ship, along with two helicopters, also located the dead body of one crew member who had gone missing when the vessel sank.
Hazards and hopes for S-E Asia: A view from the World Bank
Despite global shocks, the region has new opportunities; but to benefit, countries will need to change policies.
Asean proves its resilience in responding to challenges: Vietnam deputy foreign minister
The diplomat also said that Vietnam has helped Asean become stronger in resources, scale and organisation.
Asean nations bolster climate commitments with renewed call for climate action
The diplomats also said they were in favour of the ratification of the climate agreement at the United Nations Conference on Climate Change COP-26 in Glasgow.
Economic impact of Taiwan flare-up seen as manageable, but risks linger for S’pore and region
Analysts stressed that it is the long-term impacts of geopolitical conflicts that should be the focus of both businesses and policymakers in Asia.
Asean community can no longer tolerate Myanmar junta
Punitive action may have been chosen to sow fear of arbitrary death, which may be the military’s last resort to exert control as it loses ground in Myanmar.
Asean foreign ministers urge restraint as Taiwan tension boils
Without naming Taiwan directly, the foreign ministers said “the recent development in the area adjacent to the Asean region could lead to miscalculation, serious confrontation,…
In South Korea, Pelosi avoids public comments on Taiwan, China
Pelosi’s Taiwan visit has angered China, which views the island nation as a breakaway province to be annexed by force if necessary.