ASEAN to implement digital pact by 2026, senior minister says
It will serve as ASEAN's free trade agreement focusing on enhancing digital economic cooperation and integration among member states by harmonising rules for digital trade,…
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Beijing and Seoul vow to strengthen cooperation
China hopes to work with South Korea to enhance mutual trust, avoid disruptions, and deepen cooperation, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said during Tuesday's phone conversation…
Pakistan army officer says Chinese weapons performed ‘exceptionally well’ in May conflict with India
Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry also refuted Indian claims of Pakistan losing any planes.
Tariff turbulence propels ASEAN rethink
Analysts see slower growth for most ASEAN countries in the coming months as tariffs boost consumer prices in the US and possibly discourage imports from ASEAN countries.
Chinese Premier to lead delegation to North Korea
Premier Li Qiang is expected to attend the 80th anniversary celebrations of the Workers' Party of Korea and to pay an official goodwill visit from October 9 to 11.
Act now to boost trade or there won’t be another Asian miracle, says expert at Jakarta forum
Asian nations must boost regional cooperation through trade and technology to counter US protectionism, say experts at the “Shaping the Future: Asia’s Evolving Role" forum,…
China’s pledge sets green stage for ASEAN: analysts
The move toward decarbonisation is expected to raise investment in renewable energy among ASEAN members, as China is one of the bloc's biggest investors and trading partners in…
Vietnam’s top leader to pay state visit to North Korea
This will be Party Chief To Lam’s first visit to North Korea as General Secretary, just two months after his state visit to South Korea in August this year. He is expected to…
Pakistan Army warns future conflict with India might lead to ‘cataclysmic devastation’
The statement by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) comes in the wake of 'provocative 'remarks by top Indian civil-military leadership and stressed that Pakistan would…
Vietnam, Thailand seek measures to intensify bilateral collaboration
Both countries' foreign ministries agreed to continue strengthening close cooperation, thereby further promoting the Vietnam–Thailand Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.