Japanese FM Hayashi, Asean Secy-Gen confirm cooperation ahead of Tokyo summit
Hayashi and Kao also agreed to cooperate in an Asean-proposed regional cooperation initiative, dubbed the Asean Outlook on the Indo-Pacific.
AUKUS ‘becoming concern’ for ASEAN: Cambodian PM
He also noted that even though the Cold War had ended, there were still geopolitical tensions in the world that he feared could lead to armed exchanges.
ASEAN emerging as key textiles hub: industry body
The textile-linked industries are a linchpin of many ASEAN economies and operate in highly competitive markets, an official said.
Aukus and Quad do not seek to displace Asean: Australian DPM
He said, Asean is a necessary condition but strategic challenges mean that smaller groupings can help complement its central architecture.
Top Chinese intelligence official visits Myanmar for ‘cooperation’ talks
It is the first publicly reported visit by a military official from China, a major ally and arms supplier of the junta, since the coup.
China shows off military wares in Southeast Asia
China is getting back into the groove of marketing arms at defence exhibitions in Asia, after a long absence because of Covid-19.
Drug trafficking via Golden Triangle on the radar
A joint delegation comprising Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and the UN visited the Thai-Lao-Cambodian border to assess the situation of drug trafficking in the region.
Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos and Thailand to enhance anti-piracy intelligence cooperation
The Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia is the first regional agreement to promote and enhance cooperation against piracy…
China, Asean companies eye each other’s markets: UOB
Companies from Thailand and Singapore were the most interested in investing in the Chinese mainland market, according to the report.
Vietnam has potential to become regional vaccine production centre
Experts say that Vietnam's participation in the WHO-initiated mRNA technology transfer programme marks an important step towards enhancing domestic capacity to access and produce…