US slams China’s pressure on African countries to block Taiwan president’s trip
Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar revoked permission for Taiwan’s presidential plane to cross their airspace. Source: www.straitstimes.com
South Korea, Vietnam agree to boost nuclear energy, high-tech cooperation
HANOI/SEOUL, April 22 — Vietnam and South Korea’s leaders agreed to boost cooperation in nuclear energy and high-tech at a meeting in Hanoi on Wednesday, as the two countries seek to strengthen supply chains amid global trade turmoil. Source: www.straitstimes.com
BRIN pushes principal researcher rank for Indonesian academics abroad
The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) encourages equalization efforts for Indonesian diaspora academics … Source: en.antaranews.com
Turkey’s foreign minister to visit Britain for talks on Iran, Ukraine, source says
ANKARA, April 22 — Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will make an official visit to London this week for talks on the wars in Iran and Ukraine, a Turkish diplomatic source said on Wednesday, adding that he will also discuss cooperation between the NATO allies. Source: www.straitstimes.com
EU envoys poised to adopt 20th package of Russia sanctions, diplomats say
BRUSSELS, April 22 — European Union envoys are set to adopt a 20th package of sanctions against Russia, with Slovakia and Hungary expected to drop their opposition to the move following the repair of the Druzhba oil pipeline, EU diplomats said on Wednesday. Source: www.straitstimes.com
US-based Buddhist monks bring peace walk to Sri Lanka
The monks shot to international fame during a longer 108-day walk of 3,700km from Texas to Washington. Source: www.straitstimes.com
NX Group to Acquire All Shares in Metro Supply Chain Group of Canada, Turning It into Subsidiary
NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC. (hereafter "NX Group") has reached an agreement to acquire all shares in Metro … Source: en.antaranews.com
Australia’s Queensland invests in biodiesel to cut reliance on fuel imports
Waste, vegetable oils and animal fats will be turned into 20 million litres of renewable diesel a year. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Japan eyes using decontaminated Fukushima soil at 2027 green expo in Yokohama
The decontaminated soil has been dubbed “reconstruction and revitalisation soil”. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Arts groups in South Korea protest against ‘celebrity’ appointments to cultural posts
Criticism has centered on what observers describe as a pattern of non-specialist appointments. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Thailand offers backing for Myanmar’s bid to normalise ASEAN ties
The 11-member ASEAN bloc has yet to formally recognise Myanmar’s new government. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Gastronomy building Indonesia’s tourism identity: Tourism ministry
The Ministry of Tourism emphasized that gastronomy is a strategic sector in building Indonesia's tourism identity … Source: en.antaranews.com
RI economy seen growing up to 6 pct despite tensions: finance minister
Indonesia's Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa expressed optimism that the country could achieve economic growth … Source: en.antaranews.com
China praises nations that denied overflight rights for Taiwan president
The Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar had revoked permission to fly over their territories. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Prabowo urges Indonesian universities to join giant seawall project
President Prabowo Subianto instructed Higher Education, Science, and Technology Minister Brian Yuliarto to engage … Source: en.antaranews.com
Asia-Pacific youth tackle global goals at Jakarta summit
Indonesia’s Vice Minister of Creative Economy Irene Umar urged student leaders to embrace empathy and … Source: en.antaranews.com
New Zealand minister slammed for ‘butter chicken tsunami’ comments
A free trade agreement with India could see more than 20,000 migrants enter New Zealand. Source: www.straitstimes.com