Asia-Pacific

Empower nurses to be architects of care in S’pore: Rahayu

Singapore’s healthcare system is committed to supporting nurses as high-functioning, innovating leaders of care teams, said Minister of State for Health Rahayu Mahzam.

Canada to send warships to Indo-Pacific, defence minister says

Canada's Defence Minister David McGuinty spoke favourably of the joint Japan-UK-Italy project to develop a next-generation fighter jet by 2035 as an example of how smaller nations can work together.

Ukrainian drone makers target Asia as Taiwan tensions spur demand

Visitors crowd at the Japan Drone 2026 and International Advanced Air Mobility Expo, in Chiba, Japan.

Trump restores pacific command name, raising strategy questions

The decision raises questions on whether the US is de-emphasising cooperation with Asian democracies, in a region nervous about Chinese military dominance.

As the US rows back on Indo-Pacific, Japan steps up to the plate

Japan's defence minister Shinjiro Koizumi made it clear at the Shangri-La Dialogue that he wants his country to bring together the region's security efforts.

Hot weather hurts Asian crops as powerful El Nino takes shape

El Nino-driven dryness is a double blow for farmers already grappling with fertiliser and diesel shortages caused by the Iran war.

Shangri-La Dialogue 2026

Hegseth hails Asian partners for boosting security spending; omits Taiwan in roll call

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue on May 30.

Russia says US missiles in Japan for drills would threaten Russia

Spokeswoman of Russia's Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova attends the annual press conference held by Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Moscow, Russia January 20, 2026. REUTERS/Shamil Zhumatov

Japan trade minister holds brief talks with Chinese counterpart amid diplomatic row

APEC trade envoys gather in China to discuss trade imbalances, supply chain resilience

A general view of the opening session of the APEC China 2026 Ministers Responsible for Trade (MRT) meeting in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, May 22, 2026. REUTERS/Nicoco Chan

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