Russia offers to help Vietnam develop nuclear energy, RIA reports

The offer was made to Vietnam Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh last week.

China and EU to hold talks on electric car tariffs

The EU and China still disagree about the import taxes, but have agreed to discuss them further.

Russia’s defence deal with North Korea could create friction with China: US general

Analysts say the pact could undercut Beijing’s leverage over its two neighbours.

Controversial firm managing Malaysia's migrant worker intake set to renew contract for 3 years under strict terms

Amid intense behind-the-scenes lobbying, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s government is set to allow Bestinet Sdn Bhd to continue operating the IT platform that manages the intake of migrant labour into the country. But the planned new three-year concession faces

Commentary: China seeks to secure its interests in Indian Ocean by giving Pakistan stealth submarines

China’s goal in supplying stealth submarines to its long-time ally Pakistan may be to distract India in the race for dominance over the Indian Ocean, says analyst Syed Fazl-e-Haider.

North Korean official criticises US for expanding support for Ukraine: KCNA

He said Pyongyang's stance was that Russia had a "right to opt for any kind of retaliatory strike".

Yangon parties on in war-torn Myanmar despite tough circumstances

Revellers pack nightclubs and cafes, but signs of the country’s deepening crisis are visible.

Seeking more teeth, Malaysia set to license social media, messaging apps

This comes amid growing concern over freedom of speech, with Kuala Lumpur stepping up online censorship since 2023.

UN-led Doha meeting with Taliban sparks outcry over women's rights

UNITED NATIONS - Afghanistan's Taliban government is due to send officials to Qatar next weekend to meet top U.N. officials and envoys from up to 25 countries for a two-day gathering that rights groups have criticized for not including Afghan women.

'Cricket is the only source of happiness back home': Afghans celebrate big win

The win saw jubilation in the streets in the isolated Taliban-governed country.

Multipolar trading strategy

Subscribe now for access at a special price of only $99/year. China risk continues to fade: Stay with Chinese tech stocks David P. Goldman writes that the most important impetus for Chinese tech stocks is the simple fact that risk is declining, and global investors who have

Philippines not in business of instigating wars, says President Marcos

Seventeen: The K-pop band about to make history at UK festival

They're the biggest-selling act in the world, and they're about to play the Pyramid Stage.