Asean navies approve guidelines for maritime interaction
Philippine Navy flag officer-in-command Vice Admiral Toribio Adaci Jr. emphasized the importance of synergy and working collectively in ensuring the region’s security, peace,…
Philippines – Vietnam talks set to quell maritime dispute
President Marcos said he was able to discuss the matter with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and told him that both governments should reach an agreement to avoid any…
Slow going in Asean peace plan
PM Anwar said the situation in Myanmar remained challenging and progress towards a resolution had been slow despite the Five-Point Consensus adopted by Asean leaders more than two…
Asean must take decisive, responsive steps on geopolitical issues: President Marcos
He also added that Asean must show the world that it is “able to respond effectively to geopolitical and geo-economic challenges as a cohesive force.”
Asean leaders meeting in Labuan Bajo: Why is the Indonesian town known as the next Bali?
Labuan Bajo is a once-quiet fishing village nestled in the westernmost part of Flores Island, in east Indonesia’s Nusa Tenggara region.
Asean must stay cohesive and united, given troubled external environment, says PM Lee
He also stressed that economic integration must always remain Asean’s priority.
Asean to start negotiations on digital economy pact this third quarter
Asean economic growth is estimated at 4.7 percent in 2023 and is forecast to grow to 5 percent in 2024, making Asean “a bright spot on the dark horizon”.
Vietnam affirms Asean needs to promote strength of solidarity, unity
The Asean countries agreed to strengthen Asean's values and standards of conduct, thereby ensuring independence and self-reliance, being proactive and flexibly adapting to changes.
Indonesia’s Jokowi urges dialogue for Myanmar crisis ahead of Asean Summit
As one of the junta’s most vocal critics in Asean, Indonesia faces mounting pressure from rights groups to take harsher measures to address the military regime’s atrocities.
Vietnam makes important, active contributions to Asean: Asean Secretary-General
With about 100 million people, ranking third among Asean member countries in population, Vietnam has strong economic potential with high investment attraction and fast social…