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.
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.