Japan breaks with policy of not controlling rice prices

With the average price of rice now doubled from the same period last year — reaching more than ¥4,000 for 5 kilograms at supermarkets — much attention is being paid to whether the ministry’s new approach will be effective.

ASEAN vows to uphold peace, freedom of navigation in East Sea

ASEAN leaders urged all parties to avoid provocative actions that could complicate the situation and instead pursue peaceful measures to resolve disputes, in full respect for legal and diplomatic processes, and in accordance with internationally recognised laws, including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).

China, Indonesia pledge to enhance cooperation

China and Indonesia vowed to further enhance bilateral relations and cooperation amid ongoing major changes in the world, as Premier Li Qiang met with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta on Sunday.

Việt Nam attends ASEAN meetings for promoting regional cooperation

The current context, marked by more complex difficulties and challenges than before, requires ASEAN and its member states to stand closely together and give the highest priority to the community-building process, noted Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bùi Thanh Sơn.

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