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.
Asean is crucial pillar of India’s Act East policy: Indian foreign minister
He also said that India firmly supports Asean centrality and the Asean outlook on the Indo-Pacific.
Asean expresses ‘grave concern’ over North Korean missile launch
The Asean ministers reiterated the importance of full compliance with all relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions and abiding by international law.
Asean struggles for unity on Myanmar conflict
The inability to exert more influence over the junta has fed long-held doubts about ASEAN's effectiveness as a regional political bloc.
Asean foreign ministers affirm five-point peace plan as basis for dealing with Myanmar
There can only be progress if the violence abates and inclusive national dialogue in Myanmar takes place,” said Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan.
Asean foreign ministers emphasise centrality, unity with partners
The ministers also focused on the strategic importance of safeguarding peace, security, stability and prosperity in cooperation with all external partners.
Myanmar tops agenda at Asean foreign ministers’ meeting
The bloc's initiatives are limited by its charter principles of consensus and noninterference, but analysts say the meeting could push members to do more.
Foreign ministers from Asean, key partners to meet in Jakarta this week
For the first time, the Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting will be attended by Timor-Leste, which in 2022 was granted observer status in the bloc.
Asean working on nuanced AI rules to smoothen diverse operations
The move is in line with the global trend to promote the responsible use of artificial intelligence to mitigate potential risks.
Clear Myanmar road map needed, experts say
Jakarta has denied allegations of “Myanmar fatigue” within ASEAN – that the drawn-out crisis has sapped the political will of member states to remedy it as ASEAN’s…