Russia-China ties key to ‘stabilise international situation’: Putin https://ift.tt/fo6sxiE

BTS agency HYBE becomes biggest shareholder of K-pop industry rival SM https://ift.tt/5WSkNXc

ASEAN chair Indonesia, China to intensify negotiations for South China Sea code of conduct https://ift.tt/qDUFzRY

Chinese university students sue education ministry after being disciplined over rainbow flags https://ift.tt/9eW7MSA

Malaysia former youth minister Syed Saddiq says has no knowledge aides withdrew funds from Bersatu’s youth wing Armada https://ift.tt/NCDiqXZ

Indian foreign minister says ties good with global powers barring China https://ift.tt/XJvCz8I

Hong Kong hands out cash, cuts duties despite larger deficit https://ift.tt/8bNSMxf

Hong Kong unveils US$97 billion post-pandemic budget https://ift.tt/gYaZHVo

South Korea’s world lowest fertility rate drops again https://ift.tt/9vADxQI

Australia, Philippines discuss joint patrols in South China Sea https://ift.tt/WUg1Qht