Russia

Russia’s Lavrov enjoys warm relations with Vietnam ahead of frosty reception in Bali

Sergey Lavrov is on a two-day visit to Russia’s closest ASEAN ally, Vietnam, before heading to the G20 foreign ministers’…

2 years ago

U.S. aircraft carrier to visit Vietnam as Western allies stage war games

The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan is to visit Vietnam in the second half of July, the first U.S. carrier…

2 years ago

Will Southeast Asia support Russia’s war with semiconductor exports?

Despite the efforts of Indonesian President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo, the war in Ukraine continues. Whether governments in Southeast Asia are willing…

2 years ago

FET completes trials of advanced submarine rescue vehicle

U.S. firm Forum Energy Technologies (FET) has completed sea trials of an advanced submarine rescue vehicle (SRV), the main component…

2 years ago

Airstrikes target anti-junta forces in Myanmar’s Kayin state for 5th day

Five days of intense clashes between Myanmar’s military and joint anti-junta forces near the Thai border in Kayin state have…

2 years ago

RIMPAC gets underway amid rising U.S.-China tensions

Ships from various nations taking part in this year's RIMPAC exercises. CREDIT: U.S. Navy The world’s largest naval exercise, the…

2 years ago

In North Korea, a sack of flour separates haves from have-nots

A loaf of bread has become a status symbol in North Korea as prices for flour have increased so sharply…

2 years ago

Vietnam orders media to promote its ocean strategy

The Vietnamese government has launched a national campaign to promote its maritime policies as the ruling party pledges to explore…

2 years ago

Chinese company faces hefty bill to quarantine 300 North Korean workers

A clothing company in China must pay U.S. $1,500 to quarantine each of its 300 North Korean workers after some…

2 years ago

China steps up anti-NATO rhetoric ahead of Madrid summit, citing ‘Cold War’ ethos

China is stepping up anti-NATO rhetoric ahead of the military alliance's summit next week, calling it a "product of the…

2 years ago

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