Commerce chief signs HK-ASEAN FTA protocol
This will enable Hong Kong businesses to more easily and effectively gain Hong Kong-originating status for more of their products, providing them with preferential tariff…
South China Sea and Asean among topics discussed at Indonesia’s third presidential debate
China and four Asean member states – Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines and Vietnam – have overlapping claims over the South China Sea, an issue that has remained unresolved…
China, ASEAN aim to strengthen relations
Experts said geographical proximity, combined with cultural, economic and diplomatic ties, has strengthened relations between China and the Association of Southeast Asian…
Asean ministers worry over rising South China Sea tensions
Asean and China have worked toward creating a code of conduct in the South China Sea, a plan dating back to 2002, although the regional bloc had already broached that proposal a…
ASEAN-Japan share vision of ‘trusted partner’ relationship
The two sides also reaffirmed their commitment to upholding international law, including the UN Charter and the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
‘Asean, Japan can help Palestine’: PM Anwar
PM Anwar pointed out that all Asean member states and Japan had voted in favour of the UN General Assembly resolution on Dec 12, which demanded a ceasefire as well as ensuring…
50 years of Asean-Japan ties: Singapore PM Lee among leaders to attend special Tokyo summit
The commemorative summit comes as Japan and Asean mark 50 years of friendship and cooperation, having also upgraded their relationship to the highest-tier Comprehensive Strategic…
Japan, Southeast Asian countries to hold 1st online talks to combat disinformation
The talks are to strengthen cooperation with other countries, as tackling disinformation has become an urgent issue due to the progress of digitalization and the increased use of…
Vietnam calls for further UNCLOS observance, peaceful resolution of conflicts
Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang also called on countries to ensure a balance between fisheries conservation and development, and the social welfare and livelihood of coastal residents.
Hong Kong assumes ‘super-connector’ role for mainland, ASEAN
In addition to capital linkage, industry insiders also highlighted the role of Hong Kong in facilitating technology transfer from the mainland to ASEAN.