Japan scrambles jet to monitor Chinese military drone near Taiwan
TOKYO, Aug 28, 2023, Reuters. Japan’s defence ministry said on Monday it scrambled a fighter…
Thailand gross domestic product grows less than expected in second quarter
BANGKOK, Aug 21, 2023, CNBC. Thailand’s economy expanded 1.8% year-on-year in the second quarter, sharply…
China opposes UN Security Council meeting on North Korea rights
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 14, 2023, Reuters. China opposes a planned United Nations Security Council meeting…
Thai ruling party announced an alliance to form new govt
BANGKOK, Aug 7, 2023, Reuters. Thailand’s populist Pheu Thai party announced on Monday (Aug 7)…
State of emergency in Myanmar extended for another six months
YANGON, Jul 31, 2023, Xinhua. Myanmar’s National Defense and Security Council (NDSC) decided on Monday…
Hong Kong markets slide over 2 per cent
HONG KONG, Jul 24, 2023, CNBC. Asia-Pacific markets were mixed on Monday as investors digested…
Pacific region less secure amid China’s rise: New Zealand PM
WELLINGTON, Jul 17, 2023. New Zealand prime minister Chris Hipkins has said that the Pacific…
Sri Lanka to focus on energy, port projects with India during presidential visit
COLOMBO, Jul 10, 2023, Reuters. Sri Lanka is likely to discuss energy, power and port…
Explosion rips through Tokyo building; four injured
TOKYO, Jul 3, 2023, Reuters. An explosion tore through a building in downtown Tokyo on…
N. Korea holds rallies denouncing US, warns of nuclear war
SEOUL, Jun 26, 2023, Reuters. North Korea held mass rallies in Pyongyang where people shouted…
UN rights chief seeks to establish presence in China and India
GENEVA, Jun 19, 2023, Reuters. The U.N. human rights chief called on Monday for greater…
New Zealand PM to visit China at end of June
SYDNEY, Jun 12, 2023, Reuters. New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said on Monday he…