No respite from the slow-motion US-China collision
Fragmentation and decoupling are becoming the new normal, the two countries remain on a collision course, and a dangerous deepening of the ongoing "geopolitical depression" is all…
Geopolitics
Asean a ‘life raft’ for region’s countries in a more troubled world, says PM Lee
With a combined gross domestic product of more than US$3.4 trillion in 2021, Asean is the world’s fifth-largest economy, and is on track to becoming the fourth largest by 2030.
US, China pledge to maintain communications as two top officials meet
US-China ties have been on a downward slide over issues ranging from accusations of Chinese spying to efforts by the US to build up military alliances to curb China’s ambitions…
Defying the dollar: Asean pushes for greater local currency use
Among Asean countries, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines been developing their capacity for local currency settlement since 2017.
Asean will not give up on Myanmar peace despite no progress: Retno
Frustration has mounted among some members of the group with Myanmar and how to handle its bloody political turmoil that has raised questions about effectiveness and unity.
S’pore helping Timor-Leste prepare for full Asean membership: PM Lee
On the summit’s first day on May 10, Asean adopted a road map that spelt out the steps that Timor-Leste must take so that it can gain full membership to the bloc.
Marcos stresses need for new code of conduct in disputed waters
“When we talk about the issues on the West Philippine Sea, [the] South China Sea, things won’t calm down until we have a code of conduct,” he told reporters.
Asean navies approve guidelines for maritime interaction
Philippine Navy flag officer-in-command Vice Admiral Toribio Adaci Jr. emphasized the importance of synergy and working collectively in ensuring the region’s security, peace,…
Philippines – Vietnam talks set to quell maritime dispute
President Marcos said he was able to discuss the matter with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and told him that both governments should reach an agreement to avoid any…
Construction of JB-Singapore RTS Link on S’pore side has reached 50 per cent mark: Transport Minister
The RTS Link is a 4km-long cross-border rail shuttle service, with 2.7km in Malaysia and 1.3km in Singapore.