UN chief hails ASEAN as bridge for peace
Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres commended ASEAN for its ongoing constructive role in defusing tensions occurring in various parts of the world by…
ASEAN Summits conclude, Malaysia takes over Chairmanship from Laos
Sixteen summits were convened in all, which PM Sonexay described as complete ‘successes’. “We had frank, candid, and constructive discussions on regional and international…
More ASEAN nations offer help on South China Sea issue
Wrapping up his four-day trip to meet other world leaders in the capital city of Laos, President Marcos said these offers included possibilities of joint exercises and continued…
Japan PM Ishiba stresses continuity to ASEAN after ‘Asian NATO’ proposal stokes anxiety
This reassurance came after the 67-year-old military wonk ruffled diplomatic feathers while campaigning for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s (LDP) leadership with his pitch…
‘Constructive’ talks tackle key regional issues: Lao PM
The year's summits were held under the theme "ASEAN: Enhancing Connectivity and Resilience", the bloc also held summits with dialogue partners and external partners, including…
US calls out China “increasingly dangerous” behaviour during ASEAN summit
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the US also hoped to help address regional challenges, including the deepening crisis in Myanmar, North Korea’s “destabilising…
Premier Li urges nations to respect China’s peace efforts in South China Sea
Mr Li made the call while addressing the 19th East Asia Summit in the Laos capital, Vientiane.
ASEAN+3 Summit: Vietnam PM Chinh calls for cooperation in supply chains, new growth drivers, climate resilience
According to a report by the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office, despite numerous uncertainties, the economic growth rate of the ASEAN+3 region is projected to reach 4.2 per…
US Secretary of State Blinken condemns China’s ‘increasingly dangerous’ sea moves at ASEAN meet
Mr Blinken said the US also hoped to work with ASEAN leaders to “protect stability across the Taiwan Strait,” where tension has risen again as China this week denounced…
China, ASEAN announce major progress in CAFTA 3.0
Addressing the 27th China-ASEAN Summit, China Premier Li Qiang said this important outcome provides institutional safeguards for China and ASEAN, two major markets with over 1.4…