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Lao PM calls for stronger ASEAN unity, connectivity and AI-driven development at regional forum

PM Sonexay outlined several priorities for the region's future development, and emphasised the importance of upholding ASEAN's principles, promoting multilateralism, and…

  • Published: June 11, 202611:48 am
  • Author Vientiane Times
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ASEAN leaders urge greater unity and resilience amid global uncertainty

Regional leaders stressed that ASEAN's ability to preserve its central role and transform challenges into opportunities will be critical to the region's future.

  • Published: June 10, 20268:30 am
  • Author Viet Nam News
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Southeast Asian political parties urged to strengthen cooperation for ASEAN’s future

Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung has called for stronger inter-party cooperation to bring ASEAN closer to its people, stressing that political parties act as a vital two-way bridge…

  • Published: June 9, 202610:07 am
  • Author Viet Nam News
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PM Anutin teams up with Thai-Vietnam businesses to drive ASEAN growth

The collaboration aims to combine Vietnam's manufacturing strengths with Thailand's expertise in logistics and services to create a strategic partnership for shared regional…

  • Published: June 9, 20268:10 am
  • Author The Nation
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Timor-Leste PM arrives in Hanoi for official visit, 3rd ASEAN Future Forum

The visit is significant not only for bilateral relations but also for Timor-Leste’s ASEAN integration following its admission as the association’s 11th member.

  • Published: June 8, 20268:05 am
  • Author Viet Nam News
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Cambodia welcomes ASEAN customs directors to regional conference

The forum has brought together customs leaders from across Southeast Asia to exchange views and strengthen cooperation. The three-day meeting runs from June 2 to June 4.

  • Published: June 4, 202612:08 pm
  • Author Chhorn Norn
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China’s first river-to-sea canal enters key test phase, expected to be convenient, cost-effective link between nation, ASEAN

Guangxi is the only region that links China to the ASEAN market by both land and sea.

  • Published: June 4, 20268:20 am
  • Author Chen Meiling and Zhang Li
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ASEAN wraps up talks on pact to unlock US$2 trillion digital economy

In a statement on Tuesday, the Philippine Department of Trade and Industry said negotiations for the agreement were completed during the second ASEAN Senior Economic Officials’…

  • Published: June 3, 20268:35 am
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ASEAN factories face closures and layoffs as war-driven cost shock spreads

While strong production in electronics has helped keep headline economic indicators looking relatively resilient, economists and industry leaders warn that deeper stress is…

  • Published: June 2, 20268:30 am
  • Author The Nation
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ASEAN’s AI hub race raises growth hopes — and risks for workers, SMEs and the environment

Across the region, technology companies are moving rapidly to develop artificial intelligence that can perform tasks previously done by humans.

  • Published: June 1, 202610:42 am
  • Author The Nation

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