South-east Asia seen growing way out of gloom
The reopening of borders may have provided relief to the region's travel and tourism industry－among those worst hit by lockdowns and movement restrictions.
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China’s development good for Asia, but countries want to maintain ties with others too
Countries like Singapore also want to nurture links with Japan, which is the next biggest economy in Asia by far.
Malaysia shows Asean new options in tackling Myanmar crisis
On May 14, Malaysia's Saifuddin Abdullah met his counterpart Zin Mar Aung from Myanmar's National Unity Government.
Hun Sen to talk post-Covid Asean plans at WEF meet
Hun Sen is also expected to hold meetings with leaders of several countries as well as receive courtesy calls from global political and business figures at the sidelines of the…
Vietnam to host Asean peacekeeping meeting
Vietnam is also currently developing a document guiding the implementation of placing the Asean flag next to the national flag for Asean military units participating in…
Vietnam, Singapore to expand cooperation in digital transformation, green economy
The Vietnam National Assembly chairman also said the two countries should tighten relations amid geopolitical and economic developments.
Vietnam to play more active role at UN: PM
He also reiterated Vietnam’s strong commitments to multilateralism and world order based on international law and the UN Charter.
Asean, US to further boost ties in November
They also committed to signing a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during the 10th Asean-US Summit to be held in Cambodia in November.
Asean countries agree to mutually recognise Covid vaccination certs
Malaysian Deputy Health Minister said the system has the potential to support Asean member states, which have yet to have a Covid-19 vaccination verification system.
Myanmar junta slams US summit snub, lauds ties with China
Myanmar was represented by an empty chair at a summit this week between US President Joe Biden and Asean leaders in Washington.