ASEAN leaders pledge to focus on food security, digital ties
ASEAN-level discussions on a Digital Economic Framework Agreement were officially launched on Sunday, with the aim of being completed in 2025.
ASEAN, China build sports cooperation, pledge mutual aid
Both parties welcomed the debut of the ASEAN Plus China meeting, and shared the view that sporting competitions significantly foster people-to-people connections.
ASEAN businesses urged to further promote cooperation: PM Chinh
PM Chinh also said that countries should work together to improve institutions through standardising and harmonising investment and business regulations in ASEAN.
Asean launches talks on $2.7 trillion digital economy pact to drive more seamless trade
The development of the widely anticipated framework agreement comes after the bloc met in Semarang in Central Java in August to endorse a study on the Asean Digital Economy…
Hun Manet set to make international debut at 43rd ASEAN Summit
According to a press release by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Manet will be accompanied by Cambodia’s deputy prime ministers, ministers, prominent government officials, and…
ASEAN toughen up on transnational crime
The meeting welcomed the adoption of six work plans on cooperation to combat transnational crime, as well as the Labuan Bajo declaration on improving law enforcement cooperation.
ASEAN delays road map for regional power grid
Energy demand in Southeast Asia is set to grow by around 3 per cent per year until 2030, with 75 per cent of the increased demand projected to be met by fossil fuels.
ASEAN finance leaders reaffirm commitment to continued fiscal stability
A statement issued after the meeting also reiterated the need for the bloc’s financial processes to address new developments in a systemic way, with solutions that would support…
Indonesia’s protectionism may stand in way of ASEAN digital economy pact
ASEAN’s digital economy is projected to triple to almost US$1 trillion by the end of 2030 through the natural adoption of digital technologies.
Expo to reinforce China-ASEAN business ties
This year, the expo will attract nearly 1,700 companies from more than 40 countries to participate, with the international exhibition section accounting for over 30 per cent of…