Thailand eyes pact with 4 neighbouring nations to push for Schengen visa waiver
Thailand is planning to collaborate with Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Malaysia, as well as hold talks with the European Union (EU) to launch reciprocal free-visa entries.
Cambodia still committed to strong ASEAN-EU relations
FM Chenda Sophea reaffirmed Cambodia’s commitment to strengthening the ASEAN-EU Strategic Partnership, as well as to working with the member states of both blocs to ensure that…
North Korea’s nuclear provocations: A threat to neighbours and ASEAN
With North Korea’s short and medium-range ballistic missiles able to reach major population centres, the lives of millions are at risk. This gives Pyongyang greater coercive…
Asean ministers to discuss AI threats, scams over two-day meeting in S’pore
The Asean nations, home to some 650 million people, have taken steps to work together to strengthen their digital economies.
Four Asean member states continue to ignore Myanmar’s shadow government
This is despite the fact that it reaches out equally to all governments in the 10-member bloc when it issues any statement.
Nuclear-weapon free zone treaty advanced by ASEAN
Cambodian Foreign Minister Chenda Sophea commended ASEAN’s efforts to finalise the Biennial Resolution on the Treaty on the Southeast Asia Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone, while…
Vietnam proposes ASEAN strengthen connectivity
Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son invited countries to attend an ASEAN forum on rapid and sustainable development with the people taken as the centre to be…
Asean foreign ministers back ‘Myanmar-owned and led’ solution
Southeast Asian foreign ministers pressed for an end to Myanmar's bloody conflict and expressed unity in their backing for a regional peace plan.
Vietnam, Cambodia pledge to support Laos’ ASEAN Chairmanship 2024
The Cambodian diplomat appreciated Vietnam's initiative to organise an ASEAN forum on rapid and sustainable development, taking people as the center in Laos in April.
Rohingya refugees flee shelter amid tensions with locals
The refugees might have left their shelters for several reasons, including to reunite with their families, said UNHCR spokesperson Mitra Salima Suryono.