ASEAN must enhance its talent capacity to navigate the Fourth Industrial Revolution
As technology advances and disrupts traditional industries, countries around the world are racing to adapt and seize the opportunities presented by this new era.
ASEAN defence ministers urge lawfulness in maritime domains
It is not only troubles within Southeast Asia, such as the Myanmar crisis, that pose collective challenges, the ministers said, but also far-away conflicts such as those in the…
Several Asean defence ministers call for stop to violence in Gaza at annual powwow
Several made an appeal for an end to the violence in the Middle East, and all signed a joint declaration calling for peace plans to be fully implemented in troubled Myanmar, among…
China-ASEAN ties set an example
In 2022, ASEAN's total merchandise trade with China reached a staggering $722 billion, securing China's position as ASEAN's largest trading partner for the 14th consecutive year…
UK reaffirms its commitment to ASEAN growth
The two sides agreed on the importance of connectivity to regional peace, stability and prosperity, as well as to the implementation of the ASEAN outlook on the Indo-Pacific.
Japan, ASEAN to strengthen ties for decarbonisation in bid to boost economic growth
The Japanese government is expected to include about ¥8 billion for related expenses in the supplementary budget for this fiscal year.
Kishida advocates stronger Asean ties to counter China, pledges to encourage public, private sector cooperation
Marking the 50th anniversary of Japan-Asean ties this year, PM Kishida and Foreign Minister Kamikawa have been visiting Asean member countries since March 2022.
Asean Media Forum spotlights Laos’ Asean chairmanship next year
Laos’ Asean chairmanship in 2024 will be the country’s third term of office in this post after previously being the Asean chair in 2004 and 2016.
Japan, ASEAN ministers pledge to promote sustainable tourism
The ministers also reaffirmed the importance of the sector’s contribution to achieving global net-zero carbon emissions, such as through green transportation.
Cambodia to host ASEAN science, technology, conference in 2024
The conference is slated to take place in Siem Reap, in June 2024.