The stakes are high. About US$5.5 trillion in global trade passes through the South China Sea’s strategic sea lanes each year, including a large portion of Canada’s commercial interests, according …
In nearby Melaka Raya, the sprawling 12-story Elements Mall, also built on reclaimed land with Chinese investment, stands largely empty save for a lone cinema. The towering development looms over …
China will take “resolute and strong measures” against encroaching Philippine coastguard ships at disputed Sabina Shoal in the South China Sea, the foreign ministry said on Friday. Asked about the …
Crucially, a weapon such as the AIM-174B, which can attack aerial targets as far away as 400km (250 miles), outranges China’s PL-15 missile, allowing US jets to keep threats farther …
The Philippine navy said on Tuesday last week’s actions by the Chinese air force over the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea were “coercive, aggressive and deceptive”. The …
China justified its action on Saturday by saying the PAF aircraft had “illegally” entered the airspace of Huangyan Dao, the Chinese name for the Scarborough Shoal in the West Philippine …
British foreign secretary David Lammy has identified climate change, health and artificial intelligence (AI) as areas where China and the UK should work together. Renewable energy is a key area …
The Philippines is signing a defence pact with Singapore on Wednesday that will allow their militaries to broaden their engagement, including holding joint exercises to prepare for humanitarian emergencies and …
Hanoi has announced plans for a state funeral this week, with two days of national mourning declared in Trong’s honour. The government called the late leader’s 13-year tenure “a huge …
In June, Putin went to Vietnam where he was warmly received and given a column in one of the country’s most influential newspapers. He also signed deals to expand cooperation …