Militias don’t ease tension, Marcos says at Asean meet
On Sept 5, the Philippine president also warned that misunderstanding in the South China Sea dispute can spell dire consequences for all parties.
ASEAN leaders commit to regional peace, amid escalating tensions
The ASEAN leaders also highlighted the significance of non-militarisation and called for all states to exercise self-restraint.
China warns against ‘new Cold War’ at ASEAN summit
High on the agenda at the gatherings in Jakarta is concern about China's increasingly assertive activity in the South China Sea.
ASEAN releases climate statement, activists disappointed
However, neither of the documents released set out a clear target on when the region would achieve net-zero emissions.
Cambodia PM calls for ASEAN response to rising geopolitical rivalries
To become the centre of global growth, he said ASEAN needs to find new sources of robust and crisis-resilient development.
Kishida calls for deeper Japan-ASEAN ties in 6 areas
PM Kishida also made clear his intentions to strengthen cooperation with the regional block in wide-ranging areas including security and economy.
Jokowi says ASEAN stands united, above all else
Jokowi also cautioned that the future could pose more challenges for the regional grouping, as the world’s major powers continued to fight for influence.
PM Hun Manet shares Cambodia’s commitment to peaceful conflict resolution with ASEAN
He also stressed that conflict can only be ended through talks and negotiations, and never by war.
Philippines steps in as Asean 2026 chair after troubled Myanmar opts out
No official explanation was given regarding why Myanmar is skipping its turn, but there were talks that it would defer its scheduled chairmanship.
ASEAN diplomats meet to review stalled Myanmar peace plan
The crisis in Myanmar has raised questions about the effectiveness and unity of a group founded at the height of the Cold War in the 1960s.