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ASEAN – What can we actually expect from the Chinese youth of today? The conclusion reached in the country’s first white paper on the subject, titled “Youth of China in the New Era,” which was published a month ago, is that young people in China are self-assured, optimistic, and responsible. Chinese President Xi Jinping issued a call to action to …

Korea – Following President Yoon Suk-yeol’s inauguration on Tuesday, President Halimah Yacob of Singapore and President Yoon Suk-yeol of South Korea have reached an agreement to boost the level of bilateral cooperation between their respective countries (May 10). The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of Singapore released a statement on Tuesday evening saying that the leaders of the two nations …

South Korea – South Korea’s new President Yoon Suk Yeol guaranteed an “bold arrangement” to fortify North Korea’s economy in return for denuclearization in his speech. In view of this, Yoon, a considered conservative from the People Power Party, gave the comments after being sworn as the country’s most current president in Seoul, supplanting cordial President Moon Jae-in. Talking before …

Japan – Japan’s administration is orchestrating to twofold the cap on appearances from abroad to 20,000 individuals each day in June. The unwinding is supposed to go on following an assessment of air terminal quarantine framework and the condition of domestic infections after Japan’s Golden Week occasions that finished last Sunday. Also, the public authority is thinking about tolerating vacationers …

Taiwan – The People’s Liberation Army said on Monday that China’s military forces conducted another round of drills near Taiwan last week to boost collaborative combat operations, after the Chinese-controlled island reported an increase in activity. For the last two years, Taiwan has complained about regular Chinese military activity near it, which is largely centered in the island’s air defense …

Japan – Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida indicated that border restrictions would begin to be lifted this summer, which is something that many of us have been looking forward to hearing. The statement was made during a press conference in London on May 5, according to Kyodo News, where Kishida made the announcement. Despite the fact that we do not …

Philippines – Now that Duterte’s successor is being elected, observers believe there is a chance for a reset of the Philippines’ ties with both big countries, and the election’s result might upset Asia‘s power balance. How it plays out may depend on the goals of current presidential frontrunner Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the son and namesake of the Philippines’ late ousted …

ASEAN – The Philippines will have national and municipal elections on May 9, 2022, to elect a new government. The polls will be open from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m., according to the Commission on Elections. Check your status on COMELEC’s online precinct locator before arriving to your voting site so you don’t get any surprises on election day. Following …

ASEAN – Ukraine is urging the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) to halt discussions with Russia while the country’s conflict, which has killed over 3,000 people, continues. “We feel that international isolation of Russia is critical. Russia should be removed from the Asean strategic alliance “In an interview in Makati City on Thursday, Ukrainian Ambassador to the Philippines Olexander …

ASEAN – According to a joint statement made on May 4 by the foreign ministries of Cambodia, Indonesia, and Thailand, three key leaders’ summits in Southeast Asia are scheduled to take place this year. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and Related Summits will be held in Cambodia from November 11 to 13, while the Group of 20 (G20) …