Timor Leste rethinks its accession bid if Asean cannot handle Myanmar issue
Timor-Leste has been working on obtaining full membership of Asean since it submitted an application in 2011, during Indonesia's Asean chairmanship.
Indonesia’s Myanmar leadership key as ASEAN will flags: Analysts
Analysts have suggested the establishment of a long-term road map that contains provisions to maintain progress as the bloc’s chair rotates.
Cambodia, Thailand on track with new railway connectivity
Situated at the Khlong Roloek village railway station in Thailand’s Sa Kaeo province, the railway link is a collaboration between locally-owned Royal Railway and Thai firm…
Public diplomacy through social media brings Asean closer to its people
With the skyrocketing number of social media users, diplomats and government officials are starting to rely on these platforms to reach a broader audience.
Asean expects trade boost after improvements in FTAs with East Asian economies
The upgrade of the agreements is expected to raise all related-party innovations and sustain the economic growth of the entire region and its partners.
Asean meet on migrant worker rights, protection
The virtual meeting, hosted by rotating ASEAN chair Indonesia, was attended for the first time by representatives of Timor-Leste, in its capacity as an observer.
Asean needs strong leadership to stay relevant, urges Indonesia’s ex-foreign minister Marty Natalegawa
The veteran top diplomat also said Asean has succeeded in creating strategic trust between countries whose past relations had been marked by tensions and animosity.
Hong Kong chief exec to lead delegation to visit Singapore, Indonesia & Malaysia
Chief Executive John Lee said that Asean is the second-largest trading partner of Hong Kong, with robust economic development and unlimited potential.
Experts hail China-ASEAN achievements
Experts say that all positive efforts made by China and Asean on negotiations for a code of conduct in the South China Sea should be welcomed.
Asean remains focused on economy
Over the last decade, the region has seen an increase in economic growth, as reflected in the increase of foreign direct investment accepted by Asean member states.