Lao women gear up for ASEAN Women Leaders’ Summit
Representatives of ASEAN member countries, relevant sectors, social organisations and others present at the meeting discussed lessons learnt and good practices in relation to the…
Malaysia as Asean chair to proactively engage, urge US, China to ease tensions
PM Anwar said he was thankful that Malaysia is the next Asean chair. He described the group as the "most cohesive sub-regional grouping in the world," with well-established…
ASEAN, Timor-Leste tackle problems relating to connectivity plans
Participants reviewed the progress made and the challenges encountered in the implementation of the ASEAN 2025 integration plan, under which 28 measures are currently being…
ASEAN Children’s Forum shines spotlight on child-led climate action
The forum, a biennial event organised by ASEAN member states, serves as a platform for children and young people to discuss pressing issues affecting their lives.
Japan to present low-carbon projects for ASEAN
Japan is expected to present its policy recommendations as well as a list of project areas for decarbonisation efforts under the Asia Zero Emission Community umbrella in the…
Scope wide for China-ASEAN ties
Data from the General Administration of Customs showed that in the first seven months of 2024, the trade volume of goods between China and ASEAN increased 10.5 percent…
China, ASEAN vow to work for shared future
Officials made the pledge at the opening ceremony of the ASEAN-China Week 2024 held in Changzhi, a city in North China's Shanxi province, vowing to build a closer community with a…
ASEAN eyes nuclear energy, but airs safety concerns
Marcel Nicky Arianto, associate research analyst on power at ASEAN Center for Energy, said that while ASEAN countries aim to reach carbon neutrality by generating renewable energy…
Taiwanese investors to switch from China to Southeast Asia: Asia Taiwanese Chamber
Lin Kai Min, president of the Asia Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce (ATCC), said since 2019 Taiwanese investors have been switching their foreign investments from China to Southeast…
ASEAN health ministers launch scheme to strengthen preparedness against diseases
The leaders came together to improve understanding of TB and pandemic preparedness across ASEAN, enhance stakeholder cooperation, and strengthen nations’ capacity to address…