Asia Pacific

N Korea’s Kim Jong Un calls for ‘exponential’ expansion of nuclear arsenal

Kim says expansion necessary due to worsening security threats, long-term confrontations with ‘most ferocious enemies’.

Facebook parent company says proposals violate Australia’s commitments under its free trade agreement with the US.

China says the MPs’ visit sends the ‘wrong signals’ to Taiwan’s ruling party.

Indonesia’s deputy minister for immigration affairs has been arrested after about 10 hours of questioning.

Currency plunge comes as energy shock from the Iran war casts a cloud over Southeast Asian economies.

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The two discuss a range of sectors, including defence, energy, transportation and the halal food industry.

British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper hails ‘candour and respect’ in new ties with Beijing, despite differences.

Benchmark Nikkei 225 tops 68,000 for first time as AI-driven buying frenzy shows no signs of slowing down.

Thai authorities are ramping up enforcement of local ownership rules, stoking anxiety among foreign businesses.