Vietnam Party leader To Lam meets Malaysian Deputy PM Ahmad Zahid
Highlighting education and training as strategic priorities for building a workforce serving development, the Party General Secretary proposed closer bilateral engagements in the…
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Vietnamese, Cambodian legislations stressed solidarity amid global political, economic upheavals
The two leaders shared updates on socio-economic developments in their countries and engaged in substantive discussions on measures to strengthen cooperative relations between the…
Vietnam and Malaysia upgrade relationship to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership level
Both leaders emphasised enhanced cooperation in key areas, including security, defence, the digital economy, and maritime collaboration.
Cambodian PM Manet defends government’s silence on dispute with Thailand over Koh Kut island
Prime Minister Hun Manet cited ongoing maritime border negotiations with Thailand that have yet to yield an agreement.
Filipino death row convict set to return home; freedom still up to President Marcos, Indonesia
Mary Jane Veloso was spared execution in Indonesia on charges of drug trafficking in 2015, and will return home after years of negotiations between Manila and Jakarta, President…
Singapore, South Korea reaffirm longstanding ties, discuss expanding collaborations
Both sides also expressed commitment to working towards upgrading bilateral relations to a strategic partnership in 2025, in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic…
The challenges for Malaysia as ASEAN chair in 2025
Malaysia’s ability to be an effective chair will be tested as it balances securing the interests of the region and maintaining the centrality of Asean in ensuring the stability…
Malaysia to address Rohingya refugees issue as ASEAN 2025 chair, says Foreign Minister
Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan added that Malaysia remains committed to pursuing efforts for a peaceful resolution in Myanmar, and will engage with Myanmar stakeholders for inclusive…
Indonesia touts China sea deal without concession
A senior ministry official insisted that Indonesia maintained its long-standing position on China’s claim, and that further speculation “should not go beyond” the expressly…
Cambodia, Vietnam strengthen mine action cooperation at Hanoi talks
The meeting, which included Cambodian ambassador to Vietnam and director of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention’s Implementation Support Unit, focused on the shared goals of…