India at the heart of Asian power matrix
In the coming decades, Asian politics is bound to see a flurry of activity, with the rise of China and the reconfiguration of international relations.
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Cooperation between Asia and Europe emphasized: Premier Li Keqiang
He also urged stronger international cooperation on Covid-19 vaccines and pharmaceuticals as part of heightened health cooperation.
Businesses tap into opportunities in closer China-ASEAN cooperation
The Thai-Chinese Rayong industrial zone marks win-win cooperation and joint development efforts between China and ASEAN.
Migrant drownings in English Channel reignite UK-France blame game
Illegal border movements from France to Britain have been a constant problem for many years, and most of the traffic is controlled by crime gangs that pack people on rubber…
ASEM vows supply chain, digitalisation cooperation
Efforts will involve fleshing out a path towards meaningful digitalisation and adaptation to the obligatory changes, to ensure the reliability and resilience of international…
Asian stocks mixed after Fed says ready to act on inflation
Shanghai and Seoul declined while Tokyo, Hong Kong and Sydney advanced.
Japan, Vietnam express serious concern about South China Sea
They also reaffirmed the importance of sustaining peace, security, safety, freedom of navigation and overflights above the South China Sea.
Airlines to provide easier connection between Singapore and Malaysia
To make things more convenient for VTL travellers, Malaysia Airlines and Singapore Airlines will be reactivating their codeshare arrangement.
China has no right to demand ‘Sierra Madre’ removal: Philippines senators
The BRP Sierra Madre, is a World War 2 landing ship tank that was intentionally grounded in 1999 to serve as a garrison for Filipino troops in Ayungin Shoal.
Southeast Asia’s migrant labour dilemma
Instead of curbing citizens’ freedom to work abroad, countries should improve labour standards.