Use of encrypted messaging apps to plan terrorist attacks is the greatest threat facing intelligence agencies in modern times, Australia warned Saturday as Southeast Asian leaders vowed closer cooperation to counter extremism. An ASEAN-Australia special summit in Sydney heard that use of the "dark web" was a spiralling problem and countries in the region must work together to keep on top of it. Australia's Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton told the meeting "the use of encrypted messaging apps by terrorists and criminals is potentially the most significant degradation of intelligence capability in modern times". He said the only way to deal with the problem, and the increasing use of the internet by groups like Islamic State to radicalise and recruit new members, was together. "We have to be constantly alert, constantly working with our neighbours in the region," said Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, pointing to the increasingly trans-national nature of terrorism. "Sharing of … [Read more...] about Australia warns on encrypted apps as Southeast Asia vows terror cooperation
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Vietnam, RoK urged to promote role in East Asian cooperation
The comment was shared by experts at the workshop which was jointly held by the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences (VASS) and the Korean Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (KISEAS). VASS President Nguyen Quang Thuan said East Asia has attracted special attention from the world in recent years, not only because it is an important strategic region in terms of politics and security but also a region with dynamic economic development. At the workshop. (Source: VTV) As East Asian countries, Vietnam and the RoK are influenced by regional changes and standing in front of new cooperation opportunities and challenges, he said. In that context, the two nations need to promote their active role in regional cooperation and strengthen bilateral relations for peace and prosperity, Thuan added. Vietnam and the RoK have enjoyed growing ties in various fields over the past 25 years, particularly in economy and politics, since they established diplomatic relations in 1992, … [Read more...] about Vietnam, RoK urged to promote role in East Asian cooperation
Australia to step up counter-terrorism cooperation with ASEAN
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull (Photo: ABC) In an article published by The Age, Australia’s biggest weekly magazine, on March 14, PM Turnbull hailed the “milestone” summit with ASEAN in Australia this weekend and pledged greater cooperation against violent extremism. He wrote that Australia and ASEAN are indispensable strategic partners and work together to maintain regional security. The rising threat of terrorism and extremism is a shared challenge that can only be tackled together. Prime Minister Turnbull said he wants the potential of the ASEAN-Australia relationship to grow further. … [Read more...] about Australia to step up counter-terrorism cooperation with ASEAN
Vietnam wishes to deepen cooperation with Myanmar
The statement was made by Politburo member and Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh during his reception for a delegation from Myanmar’s Ministry of Border Affairs, led by Minister Ye Aung, in Hanoi on March 13. Deputy PM Binh appreciated the socio-economic achievements that Myanmar has made and believes that the national reconciliation and concord in the country would be successful in the near future. He highlighted the rapid development of the relationship between Vietnam and Myanmar, particularly the establishment of a comprehensive partnership on the occasion of Vietnamese General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s official visit to Myanmar in August 2017. For his part, Minister Ye Aung gave thanks to Deputy PM Truong Hoa Binh for his warm reception, affirming that the two countries have enhanced cooperation in numerous fields, including those of the economy, culture, defence, and security. During the working visit, his delegation gathered a lot of experience on ethnic … [Read more...] about Vietnam wishes to deepen cooperation with Myanmar
Vietnam, New Zealand agree to boost all-round cooperation
In politics, the two sides concurred to maintain the exchanges of delegations, especially high-level ones, while strengthening people-to-people exchanges. In the spirit, PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc invited Prime Minister Ardern to visit Vietnam at an appropriate time, and conveyed President Tran Dai Quang’s invitation to Governor-General of New Zealand to pay a State visit to Vietnam. The two sides also agreed to implement the Action Program for the 2017-2020 period in a drastic and effective manner, and soon organize the sixth meeting of the Joint Committee on economic and trade cooperation in Hanoi and the 11th Political Consultation in New Zealand. The two sides showed their delight at the bilateral friendship and comprehensive partnership between the two countries, towards the 10th anniversary of the Comprehensive Partnership in 2019, and the 45th anniversary of the bilateral diplomatic relations in 2020. At the talk In defense-security, PM Ardern agreed that the … [Read more...] about Vietnam, New Zealand agree to boost all-round cooperation