ASEAN marks progress towards sustainable capital markets
The Lao Securities Commission Office and the Asian Development Bank on Tuesday hosted an event in Vientiane to mark the 20th anniversary of the ASEAN Capital Markets Forum. The…
ASEAN crucial for implementation of international law, UNCLOS in East Sea, say scholars
ASEAN has long served as the incubator and caretaker of such norms and this reputation has been hard-earned over decades of diplomacy, negotiation and trust building, Dr. Nguyen…
ASEAN power grid could create new jobs, bring investments to energy sector: Study
The Asean power grid has been decades in the making, but really made progress with the 2022 launch of the Laos-Thailand-Malaysia-Singapore electricity import pilot, which is a…
ASEAN pledges to work with countries towards a nuclear weapon-free world
Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang said that ASEAN countries expect the upcoming review cycle of the treaty to achieve practical results,…
‘Restrictive immigration may dampen Southeast Asian interest in Korea,’ says ASEAN-Korea Center head
South Korea's attempts to make its immigration rules more restrictive to reduce the number of unregistered immigrants here could easily backfire, a veteran diplomat said, adding…
Laos hails ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly chairmanship, resolutions adopted
The 45th General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-45) yielded productive results, with 37 resolutions considered and adopted after a series of meetings…
Brunei chairs ASEAN disaster management talks
The 45th ASEAN Committee on Disaster Management meeting serves as a forum to exchange views on strategic and current issues while discussing progress and the status of various…
Philippines only ASEAN nation calling out China’s South China Sea actions , says coast guard official
Commodore Jay Tarriela, Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, said this in response to an opinion piece published in the Global Times claiming that…
Navigating ASEAN in a changing world
As we reflect on the outcomes of the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits, it is evident that ASEAN is committed to building a future that is connected, resilient, and inclusive.
45th ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly to see push for shared benefits
Some of the key challenges set to be raised during the General Assembly include regional conflicts, natural disasters, climate change, and economic and financial difficulties.