Myanmar's Permanent Secretary of Foreign Affairs Aung Kyaw Moe, Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, Thailand's Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa, Vietnam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Laos' Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet, Indonesian Vice President Ma'ruf Amin and Prime Minister of Timor-Leste Xanana Gusmao pose for a photo at the 14th ASEAN-United Nations (UN) Summit at the National Convention Centre, in Vientiane, Laos, October 11, 2024. REUTERS

Southeast Asian Leaders Urge Swift Agreement on South China Sea Code and Call for Peace in Myanmar

At the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit, held in Laos, regional leaders voiced strong demands on two pressing issues: the need for a swift agreement on a code of conduct in the South China Sea and the immediate...
Taiwanese Airspace

Chinese Aircraft Carrier Near Taiwan Raises Concerns of New War Games

Taiwan's defense ministry reported on Sunday that a Chinese aircraft carrier group sailed into waters south of the island, stoking fears of another round of Chinese military exercises. The report comes amid heightened tensions between Taipei and Beijing, particularly in...
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken attends the 19th East Asia Summit during the 44th and 45th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summits in Vientiane, Laos, on Friday. Reuters.

US accuses Russia and China Block Consensus Statement at East Asia Summit Over South China Sea

Russia and China jointly blocked a proposed consensus statement at the East Asia Summit (EAS) in Laos, citing objections over specific language on the disputed South China Sea. The draft, prepared by Southeast Asian nations, was a product of extensive...
Chinese Premier Li Qiang pays tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at the Vietnamese late leader's mausoleum in Hanoi.

China–Vietnam Relations: Chinese Premier Li Qiang Pays Tribute to President Ho Chi Minh in Hanoi

Chinese Premier Li Qiang, accompanied by a high-ranking delegation, laid a wreath at the Mausoleum of President Ho Chi Minh in Hanoi on the morning of October 13, 2024. The event marked the commencement of Li's three-day official visit to...
Vietnam Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh-Chinese Premier Li Qiang

Vietnam and China Sign QR Code Payment Agreement Trade Partnership Grows, Marking New Era in Economic Cooperation

Vietnam Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh holds talks with Chinese Premier Li Qiang. Vietnam and China signed ten significant agreements on Sunday, covering various areas such as agriculture cooperation, cross-border payments, and infrastructure development. The signing took place during Chinese...
Sam Hou Fai Elected as Macau's New Chief Executive

Sam Hou Fai Elected Macau’s New Chief Executive: Warns of Gambling Industry’s Overreach

Sam Hou Fai, the former president of Macau’s Court of Final Appeal and a long-time advocate for economic diversification, has been elected as the new Chief Executive of Macau. His election comes at a pivotal moment for the city, known...
China's Inflation Eases in September, Puts Pressure on Beijing for Stronger Stimulus Measures

China’s Inflation Eases in September, Puts Pressure on Beijing for Stronger Stimulus Measures

China’s consumer inflation unexpectedly eased in September, while producer price deflation deepened, underscoring the mounting pressure on Beijing to roll out more robust stimulus measures to revive its flagging demand and economic activity. As the world's second-largest economy struggles to...
China's Consumer Prices Rise Less Than Expected in September; Factory-Gate Charges Continue Decline for 24th Month

China’s Consumer Prices Rise Less Than Expected in September; Factory-Gate Charges Continue Decline for 24th Month

China's economy continues to grapple with signs of deflationary pressure, as data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Sunday revealed that consumer prices rose less than anticipated in September, while factory-gate charges continued their two-year decline. The...
China Economic

China’s Economic Strategy: Will Fiscal Support Revive the Economy Amid Deflation Concerns?

China has once again made a decisive move to strengthen its economy, with a particular focus on supporting the flagging property sector and addressing the crippling debt burden faced by local governments. However, despite the promise of new measures, many...
South China Sea, Vietnam

Vietnam’s Military Expansion in South China Sea Raises Stakes in Territorial Dispute with China

Vietnam has quietly intensified its military presence in the South China Sea, following China's island-building strategies to assert territorial claims in the contested maritime region. According to a report from The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), high-resolution satellite images indicate that...
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