ASEAN members mull upgrade of FTA with Australia, New Zealand
Some 200 participants representing the public and private sectors from all ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area members attended the meeting.
ASEAN+3 strengthen economic ties with over US$1 trillion in trade
Trade between ASEAN and its key partners, China, Japan and South Korea, represented 32.1 percent of ASEAN’s total trade value.
Australia’s Assistant Trade Minister to visit Laos for ASEAN meetings
This year marks 50 years since Australia became the first dialogue partner of the 10-member regional bloc.
ASEAN mayors agree on key steps for sustainable urban development
Five key thematic areas were discussed: sustainable and liveable cities, green tourism, sustainable economic development, environmentally sustainable cities, and climate…
Laos, ASEAN partners discuss challenges to water security
The meeting focused on numerous pressing challenges facing the ASEAN and Mekong regions, including the impacts of climate change, disaster-related events such as floods, droughts…
ASEAN, Mekong nations collaborate on water security at Vientiane dialogue
Key discussions centred around pressing issues such as climate change, natural disasters like floods and droughts and human-driven environmental changes.
ASEAN governors mull ways to strengthen city resilience, regional connectivity
Leaders from across the region discussed strategies for improving infrastructure, fostering sustainable development, and strengthening partnerships to ensure a more connected and…
ASEAN economic ministers highlight need for foreign investment
The region’s economic growth was recorded at 4.1 percent in 2023 and this is expected to increase to 4.6 percent in 2024, while investment in ASEAN increased by 0.3 percent from…
As climate threat grows, Southeast Asians focus on inflation, food security: ISEAS survey
Despite the growing toll from extreme weather, findings show that many in the region are more focused on bread-and-butter concerns.
Lao PM Sonexay Siphandone honoured with distinguished ASEAN Leader Award
The Distinguished ASEAN Leader Award is a significant accolade given by the Asia-Pacific Strategic Institute to recognise the exceptional achievements of ASEAN leaders in…