Korea, Australia adopt joint statement on South China Sea
The joint statement said the two leaders underscored that disputes must be resolved peacefully and in accordance with international law.
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South Korea and Australia sign historic $1b defence deal
South Korean President Moon Jae-in is the first foreign leader to be invited to Canberra since the Covid-19 pandemic began.
Blinken competes with top Russian official in Indonesia
There was no indication that the two men might meet in Jakarta.
Blinken hits out at China in key policy speech in Jakarta
He said the Biden administration doesn't want conflict in Asia, and would ensure competition with China doesn't veer into a "catastrophic" conflict.
A house for the millennial: The dream’s to buy a home, even if it isn’t a dream home
Much more than their parents or grandparents, Asia’s millennials are struggling harder and longer to own a home.
China-Asean partnership conducive to integrated economies, development
Bilateral trade between China and Asean has risen at a remarkable rate, increasing from just $9 billion in 1991 to $685 billion in 2020.
Ahead of Blinken trip, US says committed to ‘unprecedented’ ASEAN ties
Blinken will travel to Britain for a Group of Seven ministers meeting before visiting Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand from Dec. 9-17.
Biden convenes more than 100 nations for world ‘democracy’ summit
China and Russia were pointedly left out, something they say is stoking an ideological "rift".
Việt Nam closely follows Myanmar situation, safeguards interests
The foreign ministry spokesperson also said Việt Nam supports Cambodia’s fulfilment of its capacity as chair of Asean in 2022.
Biden convenes more than 100 nations for world ‘democracy’ summit
China and Russia were pointedly left out, something they say is stoking an ideological "rift".