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Storm Trami lands in Vietnam posing flood risks, toll rises in Philippines

HANOI (Reuters) -Storm Trami hit central Vietnam on Sunday, threatening to trigger heavy rains and dangerous floods after leaving a…

PM Chinh says Vietnam to work with BRICS as he meets with China, Russia leaders

By Francesco Guarascio and Phuong Nguyen HANOI (Reuters) - Vietnam is ready to work with BRICS, Prime Minister Pham Minh…

Chinese premier hopes Japan, China can meet halfway, keep relations on right track

BEIJING (Reuters) -Chinese Premier Li Qiang said he hopes Japan can meet China halfway and keep bilateral relations on the…

Philippines calls for urgency from China, ASEAN in negotiating South China Sea code

By Panu Wongcha-um VIENTIANE, Laos (Reuters) -Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr pressed Southeast Asian leaders and China at a regional…

Philippines launches naval drills with allies as regional tensions simmer

By Mikhail Flores SUBIC, Philippines (Reuters) - The armed forces of the Philippines, the United States and four other countries…

South Korea, Singapore aim to become strategic partners next year

SINGAPORE (Reuters) -South Korea and Singapore have agreed to embark on a strategic partnership next year, marking the 50th anniversary…

Philippines’ Marcos signs law to revitalise country’s defense industry

MANILA (Reuters) - Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr signed into law a bill on Tuesday that aims to develop the…

School bus fire in Thailand kills at least 23

By Napat Wesshasartar and Panarat Thepgumpanat BANGKOK (Reuters) -At least 23 people died in Thailand when a school bus carrying…

Intrigue in Singapore as ex-minister prepares for rare corruption trial

By Xinghui Kok SINGAPORE (Reuters) - The highly anticipated corruption trial of Singapore's former transport minister is due to start…

Philippines eyes future missile launchers purchase, to retain US Typhon system

MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines hopes to procure mid-range capability missiles in future and wants to utilise a U.S.-deployed Typhon…

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