Putin's first state visit of his fifth term comes as the West seeks to further isolate Russia over its war against Ukraine, now in its third year.
How Will Taiwan’s New President Handle China?
When Lai, a known China skeptic, triumphed in January’s election, international headlines suggested that Taiwan’s voters had worsened this breach by keeping the presidency in the hands of the Democratic Progressive Party,
China’s Xi Jinping rolls out red carpet for close friend Putin in strong show of unity
Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin pledged to deepen their strategic partnership in Beijing on Thursday, in a stark show of their growing alignment as Moscow’s troops advance in Ukraine.
China and Russia reaffirm ties as Moscow presses offensive in Ukraine
China hopes for the early return of Europe to peace and stability and will continue to play a constructive role toward this,” Xi said, speaking alongside Putin.
The military dictatorship controls less than 50% of Myanmar
Ever since Myanmar’s military junta seized power in a coup in 2021, hundreds of disparate resistance groups have been fighting back. Since late last year, the opposition has gained ground. The seizure ...
Vietnam calls on Chinese firms to invest in green, digital economies: PM
During the meeting, the Chinese business representatives engaged in discussions and proposed ideas, initiatives, and solutions aimed at enhancing collaboration across these various sectors. Chinese ...
Third Vietnam politburo member resigns in two months
AN INFLUENTIAL member of Vietnam’s powerful Politburo has resigned, the Communist Party said on Thursday (May 16), weeks after the president and national assembly head stepped down as part of a ...
Vietnam – rising star in Indo-Pacific: Canadian agency
The Export Development Canada (EDC) has publicized an article “Doing business in Vietnam: Catch this rising star in the Indo-Pacific” in which, its author - international trade writer Carol Fragiskos ...
Japan’s economy shrinks faster than expected; geopolitics and global elections threaten financial stability, warns ECB – business live
Japan’s economy contracts in Q1, leaving UK as fastest-growing G7 member, while ECB warns policy uncertainty is high. Business minister to meet IDS over Royal Mail takeover offer 12:20 ...
Japan’s Honda raises electrification investment to $65 bln through FY2030
Japan's Honda Motor pledged to double its electrification and software investment to about $65 billion over the 10 years running through the 2030 business year, it said on Thursday.