Japan, ASEAN to cooperate on recycling rare metals in ‘urban mines’
The aim is to build a system to circulate resources in Southeast Asian countries and diversify Japan’s suppliers, by utilising used electronic devices, which contain copper and…
ASEAN vows to improve transnational victim, witness protection
Thousands of people are believed to fall victim to social media posts promising well-paid jobs in another country, only to then be held captive and forced to defraud strangers…
Ambassador Hou Yanqi calls for deepen China-ASEAN cooperation amid ASEAN Summit
Ambassador Hou also reiterated President Xi Jinping's proposal of jointly building a peaceful, safe and secure, prosperous, beautiful and amicable environment in the region.
Indonesia approves ASEAN deals on food safety, building materials, manufacturing
With its signature, Indonesia is pushing for regional standardisation to remove nontariff trade barriers and facilitate the free flow of goods, both within ASEAN and in a global…
ASEAN enhance cooperation on intellectual property rights
The agreement is expected to support micro, small and medium enterprises and start-ups in their use of intellectual property in intra-regional trade, while also leveraging digital…
ASEAN economic ministers ‘optimistic’
According to a joint statement, Asean economic ministers reaffirmed their determination to promote regional economic integration despite ongoing challenges, such as high inflation…
Indonesia, Singapore debut linked cross-border QR payment system
Indonesia implemented a similar plan with Thailand in August of last year, followed by Malaysia this May.
Manet set for China-ASEAN expo 2023 as head of government
During his meeting with Wang Yi, Manet expressed his gratitude for Beijing’s unchanging position, noting that the new Cambodian government will maintain its stance on the two…
Thailand hosts Limec meeting, eyes inviting China, India as ‘special’ members
Limec is a proposed 1,500 km long economic corridor that would link cities in Laos, Thailand, and Myanmar, passing through some of the most important economic and cultural centres…
China’s Wang Yi pledges close ties with Cambodia’s new government
Hun Sen’s personal assistant Eang Sophalleth said Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi also extended greetings from Chinese President Xi Jinping and other Chinese leaders to the…