Asean to hold first joint military exercise off Indonesia
Indonesia’s military chief, Admiral Yudo Margono, told state-run news agency Antara the exercise would be in September and would not include any combat operations training.
Indonesian President Jokowi says new capital city safe bet for investors
Indonesia’s new capital has become the signature project for Mr Widodo, whose drive to modernise the nation’s infrastructure is a hallmark of his administration.
Japanese FM Hayashi, Asean Secy-Gen confirm cooperation ahead of Tokyo summit
Hayashi and Kao also agreed to cooperate in an Asean-proposed regional cooperation initiative, dubbed the Asean Outlook on the Indo-Pacific.
AUKUS ‘becoming concern’ for ASEAN: Cambodian PM
He also noted that even though the Cold War had ended, there were still geopolitical tensions in the world that he feared could lead to armed exchanges.
ASEAN emerging as key textiles hub: industry body
The textile-linked industries are a linchpin of many ASEAN economies and operate in highly competitive markets, an official said.
Aukus and Quad do not seek to displace Asean: Australian DPM
He said, Asean is a necessary condition but strategic challenges mean that smaller groupings can help complement its central architecture.
Top Chinese intelligence official visits Myanmar for ‘cooperation’ talks
It is the first publicly reported visit by a military official from China, a major ally and arms supplier of the junta, since the coup.
China shows off military wares in Southeast Asia
China is getting back into the groove of marketing arms at defence exhibitions in Asia, after a long absence because of Covid-19.
Drug trafficking via Golden Triangle on the radar
A joint delegation comprising Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and the UN visited the Thai-Lao-Cambodian border to assess the situation of drug trafficking in the region.
Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos and Thailand to enhance anti-piracy intelligence cooperation
The Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia is the first regional agreement to promote and enhance cooperation against piracy…