Timor-Leste on track for ASEAN accession, says ambassador
Talking to Malaysian news agency Bernama, Timor-Leste Ambassador to Malaysia Lisualdo Gaspar said Timor-Leste has actively participated in ASEAN affairs since being granted…
Anwar-Thaksin meeting of great benefit to ASEAN, says PM Paetongtarn
The current Thai Prime Minister said the talks between Mr. Thaksin and Mr. Anwar focused on the situation in Myanmar, which is an important item on the agenda for Malaysia as…
Thai PM Paetongtarn assigns FM to coordinate with ASEAN to fight PM2.5
Speaking on a pre-recorded broadcast of her TV programme, she said air pollution was not just a domestic issue but a problem of the entire region. As a result, she said it…
Anwar’s ASEAN: A peaceful future at risk
Malaysia PM Anwar's appointment of Cambodia’s former prime minister Hun Sen and Thailand's former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra suggests there is a disconnect between his…
ASEAN should break tradition for vital change
Concerning the ongoing civil war in Myanmar, Malaysian former foreign minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah said that under certain circumstances, ASEAN needs to put aside its…
ASEAN nations see huge surge in visitor numbers
The region welcomed more than 123 million foreign tourists last year, an increase of 30.6 percent compared to 2023.
Cautious approach by ASEAN on Myanmar vital to securing peace, says Malaysia PM Anwar
The Prime Minister said ASEAN’s approach is not about enforcing a particular system but ensuring inclusivity and peace as well as the importance of participatory democracy.
China, ASEAN to boost digital cooperation
China has already made significant strides in enhancing ASEAN's digital backbone, with over 30 cross-border terrestrial optical cables linking China with various ASEAN markets.
ASEAN expands AI guide to address deepfakes, other risks
The guide encourages the economic bloc’s member states to adopt its recommendations voluntarily, which serve as a useful starting point for alignment among ASEAN countries, the…
Thailand advised to join ASEAN in US trade talks
National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) secretary-general Danucha Pichayanan said Thailand alone would not have enough bargaining power to effectively negotiate…