Sincerity of US ‘vision’ for Asean put to test
Despite the US’ apparent ardor to revive its relationship with the region, some Asean analysts are still probing the longevity of this attention.
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US backs Philippines in China fishing ban
The State Department pointed to a 2016 ruling by a court in The Hague that rejected China’s claims, as well as the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, ratified by China…
‘Challenges’ set for Asean chair: Cambodia foreign minister
With seven months remaining as Asean chair, foreign minister Sokhonn said Cambodia has been “motivated and inspired to work harder” to advance Asean community building.
Philippines protests China’s fishing ban extending to Philippine waters
China’s annual summer fishing prohibition covers waters down to the 12th parallel of the South China Sea, including the Paracel Islands near Vietnam and Panatag (Scarborough)…
UN peacekeeping missions a prominent part of Vietnam’s multilateral diplomacy
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc said the engagement in UN peacekeeping activities over the past eight years has been a bright spot in the country's multilateral diplomacy.
Indonesia looks to Asean to offload excess electricity
The Trade Ministry has called for progress to be made on the ASEAN Power Grid initiative, which could help Indonesia deal with its current electricity oversupply, including by…
Media a key RCEP information source: Phnom Penh Post CEO
The 15 signatories of the RCEP account for about 30 per cent of the world’s population and 30 per cent of global GDP.
Cambodia, Asean to build ‘brighter future’ for world: Hun Sen
He also stressed that the globe is currently facing two primary challenges: the Covid-19 pandemic and the Ukraine conflict.
Marcos stand on West Philippine Sea a ‘welcome sea change’: Carpio
The South China Sea, which includes the West Philippine Sea and parts of the country’s EEZ, straddles one of the world’s busiest sea lanes atop what is believed to be large…
Marcos to assert Hague ruling against China’s claim on South China Sea
Rresident-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. also said that he would not “allow a single millimeter of our maritime coastal rights to be trampled upon.”