Asia Pacific Soldiers, police deploy across Bangkok fearing anti-coup protests Thousands of soldiers and police were deployed across Bangkok Sunday, an official said, as anti-coup protesters vowed to stage flashmob rallies in several locations in defiance of an army edict banning political assemblies. » Asia Pacific China's FM meets Indian counterpart for talks China's foreign minister met his Indian counterpart on Sunday in New Delhi in the first high-level talks between the Asian rival giants since Prime Minister Narendra Modi took charge. » Singapore Low-income union members to enjoy free activities at Downtown East Some 60,000 low-income union members and their families will get to enjoy free activities at Downtown East in an initiative introduced on Sunday by the labour movement. » Asia Pacific Soldiers, police deploy across Bangkok fearing anti-coup protests Thousands of soldiers and police were deployed across Bangkok Sunday, an official said, as anti-coup protesters vowed to stage flashmob rallies in several locations in defiance of an army edict banning political assemblies. » China's FM meets Indian counterpart for talks China's foreign minister met his Indian counterpart on Sunday in New Delhi in the first high-level talks between the Asian rival giants since Prime Minister Narendra Modi took charge. » Japan, Australia eye sub deal and closer military ties A huge submarine deal is on the table this week when Japan and Australia meet to shore up their military relationship, as the security architecture of the Asia-Pacific shifts to meet the challenge of a rising China. »