ASEAN, China upgrade free trade area
The Free Trade Area (FTA) between ASEAN and China was officially upgraded on November 22, giving fresh impetus to regional economic cooperation.
UN chief calls for respect for international law in East Sea
The parties involved in disputes in the East Sea need to exercise restraint and settle disputes by peaceful means, through dialogues and in line with international law, said UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon.
Australia, Japan oppose actions to change status quo in East Sea
Australia and Japan expressed their concerns over the increasing tensions in the East Sea and reiterated strong opposition to any coercive actions that would change the status quo in the waters during the sixth Japan-Australia 2+2 Foreign and Defence Ministerial Consultations held in Sydney, Australia on November 22.
Russia, the West come closer in the fight against terrorism
(VOV) - Western countries have always considered Russia and its strategies serious threats to their interests. They had thought that terrorism could be controlled. But they had to change their views following a series of IS terror attacks in Europe. Russia has quickly become their partner in the fight against IS.
27th ASEAN Summit closes successfully
The 27th ASEAN Summit and related meetings wrapped up in Kuala Lumpur on November 22 with the signing of a Declaration on the establishment of the ASEAN Community which featured a turning point in the 48-year-old bloc’s history.
Paris suspect eludes Belgian dragnet, Brussels still in lockdown
Belgian police arrested 16 more people in late-night raids searching for those behind the deadly Nov. 13 attacks in Paris, but failed to find a prime suspect as the government locked down the capital for a third day on November 23.
Mali deepens probe into deadly attack on luxury hotel
Mali said on November 22 that investigators were following "several leads" after 19 people were killed in an attack on a luxury hotel claimed by three Islamist militant groups.
US President calls for end to militaristic claims in East Sea
US President Barack Obama said on November 21 that countries should stop building artificial islands and militarising their claims in the East Sea.
ASEAN fulfills almost community building tasks
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has fulfilled most tasks needed to build a common Community later this year, said Secretary General Le Luong Minh.
East Asia Summit underway in Malaysia
The East Asia Summit (EAS) commenced in Malaysia’s capital city of Kuala Lumpur on the afternoon of November 22.