Asean Digital Gateway, Travel Wallet launched
By leveraging digital technology, the wallet will address issues faced by travellers such as carrying or misplacing multiple documents.
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US, China sparring over Taiwan heats up anew
Washington and Beijing have launched new campaigns for global support for their respective positions.
China’s PLA deploys new type of all-terrain vehicle on border with India
The delivery of the vehicle comes at a time when China and India failed to reach an agreement during recent talks.
China calls on Asean to expedite talks on maritime cooperation
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang also called on both sides to explore upgrading the China Asean Free Trade Agreement.
Biden denounces coup and ‘horrific violence’ in Myanmar at summit with Asean leaders
Myanmar's military government boycotted the Asean summit after its chief was banned from the meeting.
UN chief appoints Noeleen Heyzer as new Myanmar envoy
Dr Heyzer, a former senior UN diplomat, will replace Ms Christine Schraner Burgener, who finishes up this weekend after more than three years in the role.
Biden to join Asean summit, renewing US’ involvement since Trump skipped after 2017
This will be the first time in four years that Washington will engage at the top level with the regional alliance in a move being seen as key to its strategy of pushing back…
Li Keqiang to attend series of meetings with Asean
The Chinese premier will discuss ways to deepen cooperation on various issues.
Jokowi calls for implementation of Asean travel corridor
Regional leaders agreed on the scheme last year and are set to discuss the implementation at a three-day summit that begins today (Oct 26).
Wang Yi to visit Qatar, meet with Taliban delegation
The meeting in Doha between China and the Afghan Taliban is a continuation of their Tianjin meeting in July.