A long and winding road toward an Asian union
It is high time Asia had its well mandated regional organization to secure a common Asian future, ending the costly hostilities and political egos.
Geopolitics
Diverse identities, attitudes among Asians in America: Pew survey
Some labels capture identity better than “Asian American”, the common catch-all 36-year-old Shaq Ahsan does not usually use to refer to himself.
Indonesia’s Jokowi urges dialogue for Myanmar crisis ahead of Asean Summit
As one of the junta’s most vocal critics in Asean, Indonesia faces mounting pressure from rights groups to take harsher measures to address the military regime’s atrocities.
Vietnam makes important, active contributions to Asean: Asean Secretary-General
With about 100 million people, ranking third among Asean member countries in population, Vietnam has strong economic potential with high investment attraction and fast social…
Cambodia’s education ministry calls for Asean STEM collaboration
The ministry added that mutual assistance between member states at all levels is critical to boosting market competitiveness, improving research capacity and building resilience…
Chinese militia boats cross Indian, Asean warships exercising in South China Sea
An independent expert in Vietnam said Beijing appeared to be using the militia to intimidate and disrupt the naval exercise.
Joint Philippines-US patrols in South China Sea may begin by third quarter: Envoy
Australia may also participate in the combined maritime activities, said Philippine ambassador to the United States, Mr Jose Manuel Romualdez.
Jokowi condemns attack on Asean officials delivering aid in Myanmar
He did not provide details of the incident but said it would not deter efforts by Indonesia and Asean to push for peace in Myanmar.
South Korean president’s diplomacy yields gains, domestic results lacklustre
President Yoon’s administration has broken from the previous administration’s foreign policy strategy that tended to favour reconciliation with North Korea.
President’s trip to US shows Philippines has ‘powerful friends’: Expert
Yet China is still “expected” to continue testing the Philippines’ resolve in defending its maritime claims, said Batongbacal, director of the University of the…