Japan and Malaysia sign $2.8 million maritime security assistance deal
TOKYO – Japan and Malaysia signed a safety help deal on Saturday together with a grant of 400 million yen…
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Russia’s Shoigu accuses West of seeking to expand Ukraine war to Asia-Pacific
BEIJING — Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu accused the West on Monday of desirous to develop the battle in Ukraine to…
Arnie Teves still in Southeast Asia, says Remulla
Former Negros Oriental Representative Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr. continues to be in southeast Asia being protected by native warlords, Justice…
Philippine, other ASEAN air force chiefs to snub Myanmar meeting
BANGKOK — Several Southeast Asian air power commanders will shun an upcoming assembly chaired by Myanmar’s army rulers, officers informed AFP,…
Indonesia hands over ASEAN chairmanship to Laos as 43rd summit closes
JAKARTA — Indonesian President Joko Widodo handed over the ASEAN chairmanship to Lao PDR Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone because the…
Marcos hails ‘natural ally’ Canada for role in Indo-Pacific security
JAKARTA, Indonesia —President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. hailed Canada, whom he tagged as ASEAN’s “natural ally,” for its position in…
South Korea says any military cooperation with North Korea must stop
SEOUL — South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol stated on Wednesday any try and cooperate with North Korea on army affairs…
Australia to host ASEAN leaders in Melbourne next March
SYDNEY — Australia will host leaders from Southeast Asia’s ASEAN bloc in Melbourne subsequent March for a particular summit to…
Marcos reiterates call for North Korea to follow UN resolutions
JAKARTA, Indonesia — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Wednesday reiterated his name for the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea…
Myanmar junta extends state of emergency, signaling poll delay
YANGON — Myanmar’s junta introduced a six-month extension to a state of emergency Monday, signaling a delay to elections that they…