Japan’s Kishida vows ‘quality infrastructure,’ warns against ‘opaque’ assistance PHNOM PENH — The U.S. on Saturday upgraded its ties with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, vowing to deliver more aid as President Joe Biden steps up efforts to counter China’s growing influence in the regional bloc. Washington and ASEAN elevated their relations to a… Continue reading U.S. doubles down on ASEAN aid to counter China
Leaders of both nations hold first talks in three years, affirm they will work to reach settlement on issues of forced labourers, comfort women during World War II Analysts welcome warming of ties, but caution leaders may lack political capital to make significant inroads into resolving differences Bilateral ties between Japan and South Korea took… Continue reading Boost for Japan-South Korea ties as Kishida, Yoon vow to resolve historical disputes, security issues
U.S. allies’ clash with Russia, China overshadows end of bloc’s meetings in Cambodia PHNOM PENH — Southeast Asian leaders on Sunday concluded their annual summit, after three days of intense talks on everything from the crisis in Myanmar to the Ukraine war and tensions in the South China Sea. The 10-member Association of Southeast Asian… Continue reading ASEAN talks lay bare deep divisions on South China Sea, Ukraine
