Thailand increases rice export target to 8 million tons in 2023
BANGKOK, March 23 — Thailand raised its rice export target this year to 8 million tons, up from a previous…
Philippines says Chinese navy ship spotted near disputed island
MANILA, March 5 – The Philippines said on Saturday it had spotted a Chinese navy ship and dozens of militia…
Philippines, US discuss joint coast guard patrols in South China Sea
MANILA, Feb 21 — The Philippines and the US are discussing conducting joint coast guard patrols, including in the South…
Digital mapping leads to discovery of 7,000 new islands in Japan
Tokyo, Japan, Feb 19 — Japan is regularly subjected to volcanic activity and extreme weather; from typhoons to earthquakes, the…
Philippines grants U.S. greater access to bases amid China concerns
MANILA, Feb 2 – The Philippines has granted the United States greater access to its military bases, their defence chiefs…
2023: A test for Indonesia’s ASEAN leadership mettle
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 — Against the backdrop of global geopolitical volatility and gloomy economic outlook, added with regional challenges that…
South Korea warns of ending military pact if North violates airspace again
SEOUL, Jan 4 – South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol said on Wednesday he would consider suspending a 2018 inter-Korean military…
Chinese jet came within 10 feet of U.S. military aircraft, U.S. says
WASHINGTON, Dec 30 – A Chinese military plane came within 10 feet (3 metres) of a U.S. air force aircraft…
Singapore is set to hike its goods and services tax in January. Here’s how it will work
Singapore, Dec 29 — Come Jan. 1, Singapore will raise its goods and services tax, otherwise known as the GST,…
Singapore tech stock rout intensifies with US$110bil wipeout
SINGAPORE, Dec 28 — Investors betting on Singapore’s two largest internet companies are staring down hefty losses as rising interest…