Marcos Jr cashing in on US while cooling fire with China
MANILA – Marking a first, the Philippines hosted “two-plus-two” talks between American and Filipino defense and diplomatic chiefs.
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What’s Malaysia’s stance on the South China Sea? Latest remarks raise potential shift
“It is better for issues within Asean and the Southeast Asian region to be resolved through negotiations and dialogue among the countries themselves,” the minister said, adding that external influence would lead to “uncertainty” in the region.
Hong Kong young people struggle to rebuild their lives after being jailed under Beijing’s crackdown
HONG KONG (AP) — After spending five months in jail for publishing seditious Instagram posts, Joker Chan returned to a harsh reality.
Chinese warships off Alaska, Cambodia signal shifting seas
Chinese warships were recently spotted sailing close to the Aleutian Islands, just off the Alaskan coast. Meanwhile, naval boats have begun to dock at a Beijing-built military port in Cambodia.
A third of Ukrainians would yield land for peace – but it’s not so simple
According to a recent opinion poll taken by the Kiev International Institute of Sociology, almost one-third of Ukrainians are now prepared to make territorial concessions to Russia if this brings the Russian war of aggression to a swift end and preserves their country’s independence. But more than half of the population rejects the idea of giving up territory for peace.
Indonesia president-elect Prabowo says his government seeks stronger ties with 'great friend' Russia
JAKARTA - Indonesia's President-elect Prabowo Subianto said his upcoming administration would maintain ties with "great friend" Russia, after he met President Vladimir Putin on July 31 during a trip to Moscow.
Asean FDI outpaces China for first time in decade amid supply shifts, rising costs: report
For the first time in a decade, Southeast Asia has attracted more foreign direct investment (FDI) than China as investors shift faster towards building “China + 1” supply chains amid increasing manufacturing costs and rising tariffs that have reduced Beijing’s competitiveness.