Convincing major powers to abide by Asean’s nuclear treaty is challenging: experts
So far, only China has asserted its willingness to sign the Southeast Asian Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone Treaty Protocol.
Myanmar crisis cited as a challenge to regional efforts to save Mekong River
According to the Institute for Strategy and Policy Myanmar, more than 7,800 clashes have taken place since the coup.
Indonesia meets more Myanmar stakeholders, progress has been made to resolve crisis
In April 2021, Asean drew up a five-point consensus peace plan with Myanmar, but there has been little progress in restoring peace.
Don’t jump to conclusions over data on distressed Mekong River, says China official
Chinese dams have been accused of devastating the river by withholding water upstream, an allegation which Beijing has denied and attributes to US bias.
Thai election could sway Asean’s future Myanmar engagement
Thailand is said to be a quiet supporter of the Myanmar junta, a stance that has impeded the consensus-led 10-nation bloc. But this could change after Thai elections, analysts…
‘Malaysia must curb the rise of new kidnap groups’
Intelligence source said Sabah has been enjoying a “breather” in the past two or three years from the kidnap groups, but now efforts must be made to ensure no new group takes…
Help sought for Filipinos on death row in Malaysia
The request follows amendments passed in Kuala Lumpur on Monday as part of which there will be alternatives to the death penalty.
Asean makes big push to use local currencies
The decision to use local currencies in intraregional trade will help reduce external risks because it will lessen dependence on international currencies such as the US dollar,…
More than 180 Rohingya Muslims arrive by boat in Aceh
The United Nations refugee agency has said 2022 may have been one of the deadliest years at sea in almost a decade for the Rohingya, a persecuted religious and ethnic minority in…
Asean-China economic cooperation can progress when political issues are worked on
In saying this, Prime Minister Lee cited as an example the South China Sea code of conduct, negotiations over which have been stalled for years.