Higher fees for travellers flying out of Malaysian airports to Asean countries from June 1
The Malaysian Aviation Commission said that all travellers departing from Kuala Lumpur International Airport 1 will have to pay RM73 from June 1.
Vietnamese, Lao parliaments step up cooperation
Regarding the cooperation plan for the 2024-2026 period, the two sides agreed to continue close coordination, regular experience sharing and exchanges of experts.
Vietnam adds voice, calls for restraint in Philippine-China sea row
It is so far the only member state of the Association of Southeast Nations to issue a statement on the incident, which a Philippine official has described as the “most serious…
ASEAN voices opposition to taking sides
Malaysian PM Anwar said the United States and some of its allies should not preclude Malaysia from being friendly to China. ASEAN Secretary-General Kao also told Australian media…
Hong Kong business leader aims to lift ASEAN confidence in China’s economy
An expert notes that many Hong Kong manufacturers have factories in the ASEAN member states, and are familiar with the ASEAN market. This enables the special administrative region…
Malaysia is back in business, says PM Anwar at Melbourne summit
The Madani economic transformation programme, with its renewable energy and new industrial plans, are the government’s main selling points for why international businesses…
Closer Asean-Australia ties will preserve peace and stability in S-E Asia: S’pore PM
As Australia has longstanding ties in South-east Asia, all regional countries accept it as an Asian power, said PM Lee.
Cambodia’s defence minister warns against a divided ASEAN
Minister of National Defence Tea Seiha called on ASEAN member states to work together, noting that failure to do so could cause insecurity or result in new conflict, as well as…
Asean-Australia: Partnership that holds great promise
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim highlighted areas for enhanced cooperation, called for accelerated business utilisation and engagement under the ambit of the Asean-Australia-New…
ASEAN, Australia call for respect of international law in South China Sea
China’s rapid rise in recent years has presented Southeast Asian countries with both economic opportunities and security challenges, with Beijing aggressively claiming vast…