Asean summit host Brunei says Myanmar is an ‘integral part’ of the bloc
Asean is facing calls to go further by suspending or even expelling Myanmar, but Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei, the summit host, sought to defuse tensions.
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US, China up the ante in courting Asean at summit
Washington, Beijing pledged to raise their commitments to Asean, amid a “trust deficit” brought about by the heated superpower rivalry.
PM expresses Malaysia’s concern over Aukus at the East Asia summit
PM Ismail Sabri Yaakob shared his concern that it could lead to arms race and spark tension, leading to instability in the region.
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.
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).