A new Asean post 2025, when Malaysia takes over?
Amid geopolitical issues and conflicts in the region, Asean still needs to move on with the various challenges and opportunities available. Asean would be well placed if it gets…
Asean a priority for Australia, says Foreign minister Penny Wong
“When Australia looks out to the world, the first thing we see is the countries of Asean. We genuinely want to collaborate with Asean and its member countries to shape the kind…
South-East Asia region hit by 36 disasters last week; Philippines and Indonesia most affected
Indonesia’s disaster management agency, BNPB, detailed a series of floods, landslides, and wind-related disasters in multiple regions including Bengkulu, Gorontalo, West Java,…
Thailand reports strongest 2023 consumer gold demand growth in ASEAN market
Amid geopolitical and economic uncertainty, global gold demand and prices rise in 2023. The World Gold Council's report highlights Thailand as the leading performer in ASEAN…
Thailand eyes pact with 4 neighbouring nations to push for Schengen visa waiver
Thailand is planning to collaborate with Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Malaysia, as well as hold talks with the European Union (EU) to launch reciprocal free-visa entries.
Cambodia still committed to strong ASEAN-EU relations
FM Chenda Sophea reaffirmed Cambodia’s commitment to strengthening the ASEAN-EU Strategic Partnership, as well as to working with the member states of both blocs to ensure that…
North Korea’s nuclear provocations: A threat to neighbours and ASEAN
With North Korea’s short and medium-range ballistic missiles able to reach major population centres, the lives of millions are at risk. This gives Pyongyang greater coercive…
Asean ministers to discuss AI threats, scams over two-day meeting in S’pore
The Asean nations, home to some 650 million people, have taken steps to work together to strengthen their digital economies.
Four Asean member states continue to ignore Myanmar’s shadow government
This is despite the fact that it reaches out equally to all governments in the 10-member bloc when it issues any statement.
Nuclear-weapon free zone treaty advanced by ASEAN
Cambodian Foreign Minister Chenda Sophea commended ASEAN’s efforts to finalise the Biennial Resolution on the Treaty on the Southeast Asia Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone, while…