Philippines summons Chinese envoy after sea clashes
Manila has filed a diplomatic protest over incidents in the South China Sea, asserting ‘sovereign rights’ over an area claimed by Beijing A Philippines supply boat, top left, sails near…
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Japan foreign minister to visit 4 Southeast Asian nations from Oct. 8
Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa is planning to visit Brunei, Vietnam, Laos and Thailand from Oct. 8 as Japan prepares for a summit with ASEAN leaders later this year, Japanese government…
Azerbaijan starts exporting apple juice to Brunei
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Settlements using national currencies would boost Russia-Africa trade – Putin
Cooperation with African countries has been growing rapidly despite difficulties on global markets, Russian president has said © Getty Images/tropicalpixsingapore A transition to national currencies in bilateral trade between Africa…
Russia wants to ditch dollar in trade with African countries
The weaponization of US currency has pushed many nations to look for alternatives, a top banker has said South African currency on map © Tetra Images Alternative payment mechanisms in…
India’s top diplomat says ASEAN is key to its Act East Policy
New Delhi looking to create more partnerships with Southeast Asian countries in areas of cyberspace, fintech and maritime security © Twitter/DrSJaishankar India’s Minister for External Affairs Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, who…
Russia seeks to expand de-dollarization drive
The Foreign Ministry will approach Southeast Asian nations regarding a switch to national currencies in trade Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov (R) and Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi (L) at…
UK to sign Pacific trade deal, shifting focus to China
The UK is set to sign a Pacific trade deal in Auckland next weekend, formally becoming the first new member since the framework came into force, and shifting attention to…
‘Barbie’ studio responds to Vietnam map controversy
Warner Bros. has insisted that the movie never meant to back China’s territorial claims Actress Margot Robbie arrives at a photo call for Barbie’ in Los Angeles, California, June 25,…
Chinese troops to hold rare joint military exercise in Laos
China will hold a rare joint military exercise with its landlocked neighbour Laos this month as Beijing tries to bolster security ties with regional allies to counter an expanding US…