China vows to ‘safeguard’ national security with new laws at conclave
BEIJING, March 8, 2024 (AFP) - China will adopt wide-ranging security laws in 2024 to "resolutely safeguard" its sovereignty, a…
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Tough penalties in Hong Kong’s new national security law
HONG KONG, March 8, 2024 (AFP) - Hong Kong on Friday unveiled a new national security law draft bill that…
10 months ago
Chinese FM blasts US ‘suppression’, defends Russia ties
By Katell Abiven with Luna Lin BEIJING, March 7, 2024 (AFP) - China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi lashed out against…
10 months ago
Vietnam property tycoon on trial in $12.5 billion fraud case
HO CHI MINH CITY, March 5, 2024 (AFP) - A top Vietnamese property tycoon went on trial Tuesday along with…
10 months ago
Pyongyang warns of consequences over US-S. Korea drills
SEOUL, March 5, 2024 (AFP) - North Korea on Tuesday said Seoul and Washington would pay a "dear price" over…
10 months ago
S. Korea begins licence suspension process against striking doctors
SEOUL, March 5, 2024 (AFP) - South Korea said Tuesday it would start notifying striking trainee doctors that their medical…
10 months ago
Trade, submarines feature at ASEAN talks in Australia
MELBOURNE, March 5, 2024 (AFP) - Australia unveiled plans to ramp up investment in Southeast Asia on Tuesday, setting aside…
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Maldives signs China defense deal as India prepares exit
MALÉ, Maldives, March 5, 2024 (AFP) - The Maldives has signed a "military assistance" deal with China after ordering Indian…
10 months ago
Australia sets up $1.3 bn fund to grow trade with ASEAN
MELBOURNE, March 5, 2024 (AFP) - Australia unveiled plans to ramp up investment in Southeast Asia on Tuesday, setting aside…
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Philippine Coast Guard says its ship damaged in collision with Chinese vessel
MANILA, March 5, 2024 (AFP) - The Philippine Coast Guard said one of its ships was damaged Tuesday in…
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