Australia to double down on Asean pivot when it hosts March summit
The Australia-Asean Special Summit will be held in Melbourne, presenting an opportunity to lay the foundations of what PM Albanese says is his country’s “economic future” in…
Sectoral Dialogue Partner: Asean mission heads here back Dhaka’s call
The assurance came as Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud requested the members of the ADC to support Bangladesh's bid to become the Sectoral Dialogue Partner to the Asean preferably by…
ASEAN tourism reaps Spring Festival gains
Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam were among the top 10 most popular destinations for outbound travel during the Chinese New Year holiday, according to data…
Bangladesh needs to view Rohingya issue from Asean’s point of view: George Yeo
Terming the Rohingya crisis a human tragedy, the former Singaporean foreign minister in his keynote address said, "There is no simple solution. Because the problems are rooted in…
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…