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Death toll surpasses 220 in Myanmar storm, worsening crisis in war-torn areas
Bloomberg News, Published on 17/09/2024
» NAYPYIDAW - Typhoon Yagi, the most powerful storm to hit Asia this year, killed at least 226 people in Myanmar and affected more than half a million more, adding another strain to the war-torn nation’s already limited resources.
Malaysia PM Anwar praises Putin, pledges to deepen Russia ties
Bloomberg News, Published on 05/09/2024
» MOSCOW - Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim praised President Vladimir Putin for steering Russia's development and pledged to deepen ties, saying there was "enormous potential" to enhance regional trade relations already focused on semiconductors.
Philippines brings home 7 nationals arrested in Golden Triangle
Bloomberg News, Published on 24/08/2024
» MANILA - The Philippines has repatriated seven of its nationals who had been arrested at a special economic zone in Laos near its borders with Myanmar and Thailand, the Philippine Daily Inquirer reported Saturday, citing the Department of Foreign Affairs.
China's Wang blasts Philippines over South China Sea tensions
Bloomberg News, Published on 27/07/2024
» VIENTIANE - Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi accused the Philippine government of repeatedly breaking a consensus over their intensifying dispute in the South China Sea.
Xi, Putin score wins as more Asia leaders aim to join Brics
Bloomberg News, Published on 21/06/2024
» SINGAPORE - As Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese Premier Li Qiang wrapped up separate meetings in Southeast Asia this week, the two partners in the Brics economic bloc encountered a region keen to join a group seen as a hedge against Western-led institutions.
Tibet government in exile says US law pressures China to talk
Bloomberg News, Published on 18/06/2024
» DHARAMSHALA - A new US law on Tibet and a high-profile visit by American lawmakers to the region will put pressure on China to engage with the government in exile, a top official said.
Xi to meet Blinken to steady China-US ties
Bloomberg News, Published on 26/04/2024
» BEIJING - United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet with President Xi Jinping in Beijing, as the world’s biggest economies spar on trade complaints and China's continued support for Russia.
Singapore orders Israel to remove 'unacceptable' online post
Bloomberg News, Published on 26/03/2024
» SINGAPORE - Singapore has ordered the Israel Embassy to take down an "insensitive and inappropriate" social media post that could undermine security in the city-state, in the latest test of traditionally warm ties between the two nations.
Trade route talks meant to bridge Asia-Europe move at two speeds
Bloomberg News, Published on 15/03/2024
» WASHINGTON - An ambitious project to link the emerging industrial powers of South Asia with Europe and beyond is moving at two speeds, illustrating the difficulty of aligning aspirations for one of the world’s longest trade routes during a period of geopolitical turmoil.
Philippines won't back down on sea claims
Bloomberg News, Published on 15/02/2024
» MANILA - The Philippines is committed to asserting its claims in the South China Sea even as it aims to manage disputes through peaceful means, its top diplomat said.