ASEAN reaffirms commitment to keep Southeast Asia nuclear-weapon-free
Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan affirmed the bloc's commitment to the Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone (SEANWFZ) Treaty in his opening remarks at the SEANWFZ…
Vietnam promotes comprehensive approach to human rights in ASEAN
Vietnam Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son called for sustained ASEAN dialogue with nuclear-weapon states to encourage their eventual signing of…
US tariffs pose danger to ASEAN countries: Chinese experts
Only through collective defense of integrated supply chains and trade stability can China and ASEAN countries counter "protectionist acts" and achieve shared prosperity, said an…
ASEAN’s balancing act begins: US tariffs, China and Myanmar top agenda as Kuala Lumpur talks open
A highlight of the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting (AMM) will be a dialogue between the bloc and the United States on Thursday, the day after US President Donald Trump’s…
The 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur poised to be largest ever: Malaysia PM Anwar
The Prime Minister said several heads of government from outside ASEAN have confirmed their attendance at the summit, which will be held from Oct 26 to 28. Among those confirmed…
Malaysia fully supports an ASEAN Power Grid, says PM Anwar
The Prime Minister said this after receiving a courtesy visit from Vietnam counterpart Pham Minh Chinh, where the two leaders assessed the progress of cooperation between Malaysia…
Tourism battle intensifies as ASEAN nations vie for Chinese visitors
Malaysia overtakes Thailand, while Vietnam boosts air links and campaigns. Thai tourism, meanwhile, struggles to regain the Chinese market.
ASEAN Higher Education Minister meeting kicks off in Malaysia’s Langkawi
One of the key outcomes of the meeting would be the ASEAN Leaders' Declaration on Higher Education, which would serve as a foundational document or new blueprint to strengthen…
Timor-Leste’s battle to belong in ASEAN
The former Portuguese colony will become the bloc’s 11th member in October 2025.
ASEAN nations review challenges faced by migrant workers
One of the most pressing issues facing migrant workers in the region is forced labour. Many workers find themselves trapped in situations where they are not compensated for their…