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Philippines: Duterte says nation can survive without mining companies

Philippines: President Duterte says 'not a fan' of US, vows to create own course

Duterte announces that Beijing had promised to help in building drug rehabilitation centres for the treatment of Filipino crystal meth users.

Sep 10, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China willing to strengthen military ties with Myanmar through mutual cooperation

Mynamar leader Aung San Suu Kyi thanks China for its initiative in the peace process of Myanmar.

Sep 10, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China to hold military drills amid South China Sea tensions

Singapore, China to hold joint naval drill as first bilateral event

The RSS Steadfast along with the People's Liberation Army (Navy) Jiangkai II-class frigate CNS Jingzhou will hold a half-day drill.

Sep 9, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Mary Jane excluded from the execution list

Indonesia drug chief praises Duterte, calls for Philippine-style crackdown

Indonesia is known to have some of the toughest drug laws in the world.

Sep 8, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines: President Duterte willing to face probe into drug killings

Philippines President Duterte warns Abu Sayyaf: I will eat you alive, literally

President Rodrigo Duterte says lawless elements like terrorists were already "beyond redemption."

Sep 8, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China passes new rules to prosecute trespassers in its territorial waters

China to join ASEAN, wants to eliminate interference in South China Sea

Chinese authority says peace and stability in South China Sea was directly related to prosperity and development of countries in the region.

Sep 8, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China to offer trips to the South China Sea

Laos summit: Philippines releases images of Chinese boats at Scarborough shoal

Philippines defence minister, who is at the summit in Vientiane, orders the release of photographs.

Sep 7, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines expresses concern over Chinese boats near disputed Shoal island

Defence Secretary Delfin Lorenzana says a Philippines air force plane spotted more boats than usual in a flotilla on Saturday.

Sep 5, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines: Plenty will be killed in anti-drugs campaign, says Duterte

President Duterte is scheduled to meet US President Barack Obama at a regional summit in Laos on Tuesday.

Sep 5, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Thailand blasts: 4 dead in multiple blasts at Thai Resorts, several tourists injured

Thailand: Separatists deny role in bomb attacks as peace talk ends

Separatists say that they would surely consider the creation of "safety zones" which is proposed by the Thai government.

Sep 2, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines says China will be 'loser' unless it recognises South China Sea ruling

Philippines urges China to recognise South China Sea ruling

Philippine Foreign Minister Perfecto Yasay says they are trying to convince China on the UN-backed tribunal ruling.

Aug 30, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Japan, China and South Korea foreign ministers kick off 2-day joint meeting

Foreign ministers from Japan, China and South Korea meet ahead of G-20 summit

The foreign ministers are expected to discuss regional issues and disputes in the meeting.

Aug 24, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines police chief says 300 officers involved in illegal drugs trade

At least 300 officers involved in illegal drug trade, says Philippines police chief

Director-General Ronald dela Rosa says officers are also accused of protecting syndicates involved in the manufacture and distribution of narcotics.

Aug 23, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia investigates suspected militant plot to attack Bali

Indonesia: Police investigate suspected IS militant's plot to attack Bali

The police found a bomb and "high (impact) explosive materials" during a raid on the suspect's house.

Aug 21, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Japan protests again after Chinese ships sail into waters near disputed isles

Japan protests again after Chinese ships sail near disputed islands

The Japan foreign ministry says in a statement that the Chinese ships' "incursion" violated Japan's sovereignty.

Aug 21, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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