Vivian Balakrishnan pessimistic on Myanmar, says resolution may take time, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore’s foreign minister Vivian Balakrishnan has called the situation in Myanmar “an unfolding tragedy” that will take time to overcome, and said it was essential for Southeast Asian countries t
Asean ministers disappointed at Myanmar junta's peace commitment, Asia News,Southeast Asian countries on Monday (Oct 4) voiced disappointment about army-ruled Myanmar's commitment to an agreed peace plan, with one foreign minister saying he was concerned about the junta leader attending a
Grandmaster at 21: Singapore set to have 5th and youngest chess grandmaster, Singapore News,Fresh from winning two SEA Games medals in Vietnam earlier this month, Singapore's top-ranked chess player Tin Jingyao is set to become the nation's fifth and youngest Grandmaster after more sterlin
Indonesia to US and China: Don't trap us in your rivalry, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesia's Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi cautioned the United States and China on Tuesday (Sept 8) not to entangle her country in their regional struggle for influence, telling the two superpowers: \”We don'
Asean envoy appeals to Myanmar junta to spare Suu Kyi jail, Asia News,PHNOM PENH – A special Southeast Asian envoy for the crisis in Myanmar on Monday (June 27) urged its military rulers not to hold deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi in prison, appealing for leniency ahead of a visit later this week. C
Southeast Asia seek cyber security deal with Russia after series of hacks, Asia News,SINGAPORE/MANILA – Southeast Asian nations hope to strike a joint agreement on cybersecurity in coming days with Russia, accused by the United States of meddling in its elections, after a series of high-profile hack
China, Asean agree to avoid provocations in South China Sea, China News,Foreign ministers of Southeast Asia and China agreed during a meeting to exercise restraint in the South China Sea and avoid actions that could escalate tensions, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) said on Tuesda
Malaysia detains Cambodian opposition leader Mu Sochua, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia has detained the deputy leader of Cambodia’s banned opposition party, Ms Mu Sochua, an official said on Thursday (Nov 7), after Phnom Penh sought her arrest on grounds that she and other self-exiled opposit
