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.
Geopolitics
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.
Asean to set up regional public health agency
The body will be similar to other public health bodies, such as the United States’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
China urges G7 to cease interfering in its internal affairs
A foreign ministry spokesman also called on the G7 to respect China's sovereignty.
Vietnam PM stresses sincerity, trust and responsibility for better world
He also said that Vietnam's development aspiration is associated with the aspiration for peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region and the world.
Unification minister nominee willing to visit Pyongyang as special envoy
He also said he would handle North Korea’s missile provocations with strict and stern measures, but would also open the door for dialogue and negotiation.
Cambodia PM: Neutral in US-China ties
Hun Sen said that Cambodia has always abided by three principles - peace and development, taking no one as enemy and respecting ASEAN Centrality.
‘One country, two systems’ best for Hong Kong
The writer says Hong Kong has thrived under the "one country, two systems" framework and due to the central government's policies.
Macron’s EU proposal: A potential mechanism for Southeast Asia?
The writer says the region could have a new regional architecture in which certain nations could invest without abandoning ASEAN and its ossified rules.
Ukraine crisis shows Japan, EU can rely on each other: Von der Leyen
The European Commission president expressed gratitude to Japan for diverting imports of liquefied natural gas to European countries, which are heavily dependent on energy sources…