Nepal, China may sign deal on feasibility study for cross–border railway
Chinese Foreign Minister and State Councilor Wang Yi is expected to make a trip to Kathmandu on March 26, though no official announcement has been made yet.
Region
Thai transport minister checks work on fifth Thai-Laos bridge
The bridge will carry goods and tourists between the two countries, while supporting development of special economic zones and Asean Economic Community connectivity.
Malaysian Prime Minister to pay official visit to Vietnam
Despite challenges caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, two-way trade reached US$12.5 billion in 2021, up 25.5 per cent from the previous year.
Kim Jong-un views US military presence as ‘bulwark’ against China threat: Pompeo
The former US secretary of state warned that China would be the one that could topple the Kim Jong-un regime.
EU committed to sustainable development of Mekong River nations
In the Mekong Delta, European Partners are committing 70 interventions, which are worth a total of 548 million euros (US$605 million).
Mekong under threat: Mekong River Commission
The chairperson of the Thai Mekong Committee said that water diplomacy was increasingly important in the region.
Asean intelligence, military ties to get boost after pledge
The meeting between Asean military intelligence agencies focused on regional security issues including new developments, traditional and non-traditional security competition.
Asean will remain important to Korea under new leadership
While there will be changes in certain details, South Korea will stay engaged with its Asean counterparts.
Russian invasion may embolden China, spelling trouble for Asean
The only way for Asean to defend itself is to be united en bloc, but Asean member states adhere to a consensus principle where even if one member objects to a proposal, it is a…
No indication India’s missile launch into Pakistan was anything other than accident: US
The projectile travelled 124 kilometres inside Pakistani territory in three minutes and 44 seconds.