A total of 34 Myanmar nationals, including members of the country's Border Guard Police (BGP), military personnel, and civilians, who had fled the ongoing conflict in Myanmar's Rakhine State, will be ...
Vietnam feels like China 20 years ago – and it’s bringing the neighbours closer together
Vietnam hosts many of the advantages of the mainland’s industrial boom, and Chinese investors have taken note.
Panel weighs need to update 43 tril. yen Japan defense buildup plan
A panel of experts under the Japanese Defense Ministry is considering a proposal to revise the current defense buildup plan, which al ...
Air France, Lufthansa, others avoid Pakistan airspace amid India tensions
Air France and Germany's Lufthansa were among global carriers avoiding Pakistani airspace, airlines said and flight-tracking websites showed on Monday, as tension between nuclear-armed neighbours ...
Bangladesh’s path to net zero: A moment of urgency and opportunity
Bangladesh, a country on the frontlines of the climate crisis, has long been a voice for justice in global climate negotiations. But at home, the path from policy to action remains uneven—and the time ...
Indonesia economy grows at slowest pace in 3 years, putting Prabowo’s 8% goal at risk
Trump has threatened Indonesia with a 32 per cent so-called reciprocal tariff, among the highest in the region. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
IMF’s Georgieva says IMF has been vocal about China’s need to change economic model
International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on Monday said the IMF has been vocal about its policy prescriptions for China to move away from an export-led growth model.
Iran Unveils New Missile Capable of Striking US Targets
The Iranian defense minister said a new missile includes enhancements in maneuverability and guidance systems, allowing it to evade defenses.
Trump says he had ‘productive’ call with Turkey’s Erdogan about Russia-Ukraine war, Gaza
President Donald Trump shared details of a call he held with Turkish President Recep Erdogan, saying they spoke about the Russia-Ukraine war and Gaza.
Trump says he had a productive call with Turkey’s Erdogan, visits planned
U.S. President Donald Trump said he had a "very good and productive" telephone conversation with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Monday, discussing a wide range of topics including how to end ...