March 14, 2025 SINGAPORE – Singapore will work with US companies invested here to improve the lives of Singaporeans and Americans, said Deputy Prime Minister and Trade and Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong on March 13. DPM Gan told the American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (AmChamSG) that the two countries must work closely to … Read more
March 11, 2025 MANILA – Beauty pageants have been associated with “world peace” as a rallying point by promoting camaraderie among nations. But a recent international contest earned the ire of a particular group of people so intense that organizers had to issue an apology while the final competition was still running. Vietnamese fans rose … Read more
February 28, 2025 MANILA – Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Wednesday warned the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) against remaining silent in the face of violations as he rallied his counterparts to unite in addressing security challenges, such as the issue in the South China Sea. Speaking at the Asean Defense Ministers’ Meeting … Read more
ergei Shoigu, the secretary of Russia’s Security Council, has held talks in Beijing with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Russia’s Interfax news agency reported on Friday. It cited Shoigu, Russia’s former defence minister, as saying he was in China on behalf of President Vladimir Putin and noting how aligned Moscow and Beijing were when it … Read more
Archyde Philippines and Palau Strengthen Ties with New agreements Table of Contents 1. Philippines and Palau Strengthen Ties with New agreements 2. Key Agreements Signed 3. Statements from the Leaders 4. Palau’s Perspective 5. Looking Ahead 6. What are the key benefits Palau hopes to gain from the Philippines’ expertise in agriculture and infrastructure? 7. … Read more
February 25, 2025 MANILA – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday welcomed Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr. to Malacañang Palace for a two-day official visit, marking a milestone in the strengthening of ties between the two nations. Whipps, dressed in a Barong Tagalog, received arrival honors before joining Marcos in witnessing the signing of agreements … Read more
Russian Security Chief Visits Southeast Asia to Bolster Defense Ties Table of Contents Russian Security Chief Visits Southeast Asia to Bolster Defense Ties Russian Security Chief Visits Southeast Asia to Bolster Defense Ties Understanding the Visit and its Implications What is the significance of Sergei Shoigu’s visit to Southeast Asia? Why has Russia increased its … Read more
February 18, 2025 BANGKOK – Thailand’s record in sheltering a multitude of refugees has generally been commendable throughout the years. Yet, at times, there are paradoxes, exemplified by the pushback against Cambodian refugees recently, the current threat to send back a Vietnamese Montagnard refugee and the ominous possibility of the forced return of Uyghur refugees. … Read more
February 14, 2025 JAKARTA – Amid a proposal from United States President Donald Trump to relocate the Gaza Strip’s population to nearby countries, Indonesia and Turkey have reaffirmed their support for an independent and sovereign Palestine, maintaining that the two-state solution is the only feasible path to peace in the Middle East. It was “not … Read more
Vietnam Highlights ASEAN-Japan Defense Cooperation at Major Forum Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien addresses the forum in Tokyo on Tuesday. PHOTO: VNA/VIET NAM NEWS **Tokyo, February 12, 2025** – Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen. Hoàng Xuân Chiến represented Việt Nam at the 14th Japan-ASEAN Defence Vice-Ministerial … Read more