Closer Asean-Australia ties will preserve peace and stability in S-E Asia: S’pore PM
As Australia has longstanding ties in South-east Asia, all regional countries accept it as an Asian power, said PM Lee.
Cambodia’s defence minister warns against a divided ASEAN
Minister of National Defence Tea Seiha called on ASEAN member states to work together, noting that failure to do so could cause insecurity or result in new conflict, as well as…
Asean-Australia: Partnership that holds great promise
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim highlighted areas for enhanced cooperation, called for accelerated business utilisation and engagement under the ambit of the Asean-Australia-New…
ASEAN, Australia call for respect of international law in South China Sea
China’s rapid rise in recent years has presented Southeast Asian countries with both economic opportunities and security challenges, with Beijing aggressively claiming vast…
ASEAN Defence Ministers meeting looks at current and future challenges
Among the main topics being discussed are maintaining the unity of ASEAN members and security policies to deal with the impacts of disputes and competition between powerful…
Australian companies keen to invest RM24.5 billion in Malaysia: PM Anwar
Among the potential investors are data centre operators, AirTrunk and NextDC, which plans to spend about RM11bil and RM3bil respectively, according to PM Anwar.
Vietnam, Australia build practical, future-oriented relations
FM Son suggested the two sides closely coordinate in implementing support packages worth nearly AUD200 million (US$130 million) for clean energy development and climate change…
Australia announces $186 million funding for Asean projects, including maritime security
Australia is using the 50th anniversary of its ties with ASEAN to bolster ties with the region as it deals with China's growing diplomatic and military reach.
‘China remains a key ally’: PM Anwar says while asserting Malaysia’s independence
Asked about how Sinophobia manifested itself and its effect on the region, PM Anwar replied that Malaysia upholds an “open trading policy to encourage investments from foreign…
ASEAN, Australia set to talk economy amid geopolitical pressure
Among the key topics that Canberra has highlighted for the summit are trade, investment, climate change, the energy transition and maritime security.