Laos eyes more Malaysian investments
Malaysia is Laos’ fourth-largest foreign investor, with total investment valued at US$946 million across 88 projects.
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Philippine President Marcos, Singapore PM Wong vow deeper bilateral ties
In a joint statement in the Philippine state palace of Malacañang, President Marcos and PM Wong extolled their nations’ vibrant, enduring and dynamic relations as founding…
Thailand calls for bilateral talks on border issue, as Cambodia prepares ICJ case
Now that Thailand had urged bilateral mechanism, public sentiment in Cambodia has pushed the government to pursue a judicial resolution through ICJ for expedited closure.
Vietnam, Sri Lanka look to future rooted in 55 years of diplomatic ties
Specific measures should be taken to further boost ties in the fields of economy, investment, trade, national defence-security, tourism, culture, education-training, as well as…
China rolls out ‘ASEAN visa’ for 10 ASEAN countries, Timor-Leste
The corresponding category of "ASEAN Visa" is for business personnel from the 11 countries, as well as their spouses and children, who meet the requirements. The visa will allow…
Experts confident Cambodian-Thai trade relations will continue as normal
Neither country has declared a boycott of the other’s products, so there’s no significant indication yet of a decline in trade flows between the two nations, a Cambodia…
ASEAN’s Debt Divide: Tracking the region’s rising fiscal burdens
Despite its status as a global economic powerhouse, the ASEAN bloc faces a growing public debt challenge post-pandemic, with national fiscal policies and economic structures…
Calls for institutional reform grow in response to ASEAN 2045 plan
The ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) criticized the blueprint for confronting little in regard to the region’s most pressing human rights challenges and impunity…
Malaysia PM Anwar, Thai counterpart Paetongtarn propel Malaysia-Thailand ties to new heights
Economic activities along the Thai-Malaysia border are key drivers of both countries' economic development, with border trade currently accounting for more than 30 percent of the…
Thai Army rebukes Cambodian senate president Hun Manet’s ICJ push, backs Joint Boundary Committee process
Thai Army says it differs from Chong Bok clash, which stems from unclear borders, and that the JBC mechanism has already been agreed upon.