Malaysia urges Asean to “buck up” in enforcing Myanmar peace plan
The 10-nation bloc has been pushing Myanmar's military rulers to follow a peace "consensus" they agreed to last year.
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Trade, security top agenda as ‘Bongbong’ visits Bogor
Despite undergoing a trade recession in 2020, the two countries’ dealings have managed to recover, with data placing two-way trade at US$9.87 billion in 2021.
Lao leader calls on Lao, Vietnamese people to nurture special relationship
The two countries should continue to implement agreements and contribute to realising goals set by the two sides, especially in economic cooperation, President Sisoulith of Laos…
President Marcos urges Asean to lead for peace in first overseas trip
President Marcos said he chose Indonesia as his first destination because the two neighbours are close geographically as well as in culture and ethnicity.
Cambodia, Thailand agree 2023-25 tourism recovery plan
The plan covers facilitation of travel and border crossings, promotion of joined market research themed "two country, one goal" as well as human resource development.
Key agreements, enhanced ties eyed in Marcos Jr’s state visits to Indonesia, Singapore
“I expect that we will be coming back with a harvest of business deals to be signed in my state visits that will further strengthen our economic ties with both Indonesia and…
Philippines’ Marcos Jr to begin visit to Indonesia, Singapore on Sept 4
He is scheduled to meet with local businesses to promote trade and investment under his presidency, on top of holding meetings with the Filipino community in Indonesia.
PH ties with US ‘at its best’ now, says envoy
The envoy also said that it is the goal of his second cousin Marcos Jr. to increase economic ties with countries like the US.
Indonesia proposes Asean food bank to deal with food insecurity
Following the food price crisis in 2008, Asean has stepped up to cooperate among member states to ensure long-term food security in the region.
Rohingya’s five-year ‘genocide’ remembrance necessitates bolder Asean moves
Since the military took over, the fate of the Rohingya has become even more perplexing, with reports revealing mass arrests, more stringent restrictions and harsher punishments.