The road to global cooperation runs through regions
Here, the ASEAN offers an important example of how a regional approach can deliver on advancing global objectives around technology. ASEAN’s 10 members, for instance, have laid…
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Aspirations for democracy, human rights and civilian rule must shape Myanmar’s future
ASEAN’s credibility hinges on adopting a principled, people-centered approach to Myanmar.
US envoy meets Indian PM Modi, says Indo-US partnership will continue to grow
Outgoing US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti on Sunday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi with his family for a ‘final’ meeting and later said the partnership between the…
Malaysia tempers expectations as it leads ASEAN
Malaysia is hosting its first meeting as chair of the regional bloc which is dealing with Beijing’s aggression in the South China Sea and a faltering Asean peace process for…
Malaysia: Setting the stage as ASEAN Chair
The two-day ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat (AMM) in Malaysia's Langkawi, which begins with a meeting involving senior officials tomorrow, will mark the first major meeting…
Malaysia announces activities for ASEAN Chairmanship 2025
Malaysian Secretary-General of the Foreign Ministry Datuk Seri Amran Mohamed Zin explained that all planned activities and programmes align with the vision of a people-centred…
Women leadership in ASEAN’s economic growth to be promoted under Malaysia’s Chairmanship
Evidence based on ASEAN statistics shows that, up to 2022, women participation in leadership positions across various managerial and decision-making positions had, in general,…
Populism and democracy: Lessons from the US and Indonesia
The narrative of victimhood and rebellion against elites mirrors trends in Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia, where populist rhetoric has significantly shaped political…
RCEP can release potential of region’s blue economy
Maritime transport accounted for more than 94 percent of China's foreign trade and over 60 percent of ASEAN's foreign trade, and 65 percent of China-ASEAN trade in 2023.
Indonesia President Prabowo, Malaysia PM Anwar talk ASEAN over lunch
Among issues both leaders discussed were border issues, labour transfer, coordination on fisherfolk in conflicted areas along Malacca Strait, and ASEAN Community Building,…