Asia

Asian stocks rose, led by Japan, as traders awaited US inflation data; bonds steadied after a selloff, with oil high and dollar heading for its best month since June.

Taiwan says it is in continuous talks with the US over arms sales, receiving assurances that American policy remains unchanged following the recent US-China summit.

Malaysia has begun deporting Myanmar nationals despite UN warnings over safety risks from ongoing conflict and rising local hostility.

North Korea said US approval of South Korea's first nuclear-powered submarine is a dangerous move that fuels regional instability and nuclear proliferation.

China's top diplomat Wang Yi urged Japan to correct its stance on Taiwan and normalize bilateral relations during a Beijing meeting with former Japanese foreign minister Takeshi Iwaya.

President Lai Ching-te called for Taiwan to deepen drone cooperation with democratic partners to strengthen defence capabilities and build resilient supply chains against Chinese pressure.

Taiwan is pushing back against Beijing's World War II narrative after Xi Jinping and Donald Trump highlighted wartime ties, asserting the Republic of China was America's true ally.

Malaysia’s TVET enrolment is rising as the government promotes technical trades and TVET 2.0, though experts say vocational paths still struggle to become a first choice.

Jokowi joins PSI, his family’s political vehicle, aiming to boost the party and his sons’ careers ahead of 2029 elections.

Taiwan says the US fully understands its defence needs amid Chinese threats, affirming that US policy on Taiwan and pending arms sales remains unchanged.

After the Trump-Xi summit, a Taiwanese official stated that US arms sales to Taiwan serve vital American interests by securing the island's defense and global semiconductor supply.

Taiwan condemned Chinese President Xi Jinping for urging US President Donald Trump to oppose Taiwanese independence, asserting that the island's future must be determined solely by its democratic people.