Russia Day reception highlights Thai-Russian ties and ASEAN role
FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2026
Evgeny Tomikhin said Russia valued Thailand’s balanced foreign policy as Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul praised ties built over more than a century.
Philippines, Japan reinforce oil stockpiles amid Mideast tension
FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2026
Tokyo summit commits Japan’s industry ministry and the Philippine energy department to cooperation on reserves, with a survey team due as early as June.
Japan and Germany pursue space autonomy to reduce external dependence
THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2026
During a Tokyo visit, Andreas Bovenschulte said Japan and Germany should build independent space links and closer defence cooperation to cut reliance on others.