ASEAN-Japan share vision of ‘trusted partner’ relationship
The two sides also reaffirmed their commitment to upholding international law, including the UN Charter and the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
‘Asean, Japan can help Palestine’: PM Anwar
PM Anwar pointed out that all Asean member states and Japan had voted in favour of the UN General Assembly resolution on Dec 12, which demanded a ceasefire as well as ensuring…
50 years of Asean-Japan ties: Singapore PM Lee among leaders to attend special Tokyo summit
The commemorative summit comes as Japan and Asean mark 50 years of friendship and cooperation, having also upgraded their relationship to the highest-tier Comprehensive Strategic…
Japan, Southeast Asian countries to hold 1st online talks to combat disinformation
The talks are to strengthen cooperation with other countries, as tackling disinformation has become an urgent issue due to the progress of digitalization and the increased use of…
Vietnam calls for further UNCLOS observance, peaceful resolution of conflicts
Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang also called on countries to ensure a balance between fisheries conservation and development, and the social welfare and livelihood of coastal residents.
Hong Kong assumes ‘super-connector’ role for mainland, ASEAN
In addition to capital linkage, industry insiders also highlighted the role of Hong Kong in facilitating technology transfer from the mainland to ASEAN.
South-east Asia is open, inclusive and resilient: S’pore president
He also said that openness and inclusiveness of cultures in South-east Asia, and the fact that none of the individual nations or the region as a whole regards itself as a…
BRI: China, ASEAN advised to cooperate on green energy
It was highlighted that trade volume had expanded significantly and cumulative two-way investments had exceeded US$380 billion by July this year.
Marcos says Myanmar a difficult problem for Asean
Speaking at a forum in Hawaii streamed live in the Philippines, President Marcos said there was commitment from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, but the issue was…
Assessing Myanmar situation: Consensus needed for solution
The current situation in Myanmar has been unfolding for nearly three years, beginning in 2021 when the country’s military leader launched a coup to overthrow the democratically…