Security issues to take centre stage at ASEAN summit
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Japan's newly elected Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba both confirmed their trip to Vientiane, Laos, Tuesday. Beijing also confirmed that…
Lao PM Sonexay says AI is needed for ASEAN private sector to take the lead on digital economy
The Prime Minister noted that ASEAN will continue capitalising on opportunities to promote digital integration and innovation, ensuring relevant sectors are prepared for the…
ASEAN unity seen as crucial amid rising geopolitical tensions
Chris Humphrey, executive director of the EU-ASEAN Business Council, has urged Southeast Asian nations to strengthen their unity and collaboration in response to escalating global…
Lao PM Sonexay monitors preparations for ASEAN Summits
PM Sonexay stressed that authorities should coordinate with each other to ensure that all preparations and supervision are meticulously planned and carried out so that everything…
Myanmar to send rep to regional summit for first time in three years
ASEAN barred Myanmar's junta leaders from its summits in the wake of their February 2021 coup, and the generals have refused to send "non-political representatives" instead.
Japan, ASEAN to seek common rules toward decarbonisation
Scheduled for Friday in Laos, the Asia Zero Emission Community summit will focus on promoting the establishment of rules on calculating and reporting greenhouse gas emissions in a…
West Philippine Sea on President Marcos’ agenda at Laos summit
In his departure speech at Villamor Air Base in Pasay, Mr. Marcos said the Philippines would reiterate its position seeking a peaceful resolution to the maritime conflict among…
Tech giants chart ASEAN’s AI future, call for regional collaboration
Industry leaders from True Corporation, Google Cloud, and AIS have outlined an ambitious vision for AI and data centres in Southeast Asia, emphasising the need for regional…
Presidents Yoon, Marcos agree to upgrade military, infrastructure, nuclear ties
An official from the presidential office of South Korea said on condition of anonymity that Manila seeks greater participation of South Korean military forces in multilateral…
New ASEAN pact set to transform regional trade, connectivity
ASEAN is on the cusp of entering a “golden age” driven by five key factors and a landmark digital economy agreement. This initiative aims to attract global investors and…