Is Indonesia abandoning ASEAN?: The Jakarta Post
This is the second time since President Prabowo’s inauguration that Indonesia has sent a concerning message to its regional neighbours.
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PM Anwar’s pick of ex-Thai PM Thaksin as ASEAN adviser raises eyebrows in Malaysia
While some see it as strategic to tap the experience of the 75-year-old Thai leader and possibly other political bigwigs on regional issues, especially the crisis in Myanmar,…
Thai PM Paetongtarn visits Malaysia to boost bilateral trade ties
The premier was in Malaysia to meet PM Anwar Ibrahim and discuss the enhancement of cooperation in trade and investment.
Brunei delegation attends ASEAN workshop in Thailand
The workshop provided an opportunity between enforcement agencies and prosecutors in dealing with trafficking in persons cases in ASEAN member countries to explore cooperation,…
Thai PM Paetongtarn leaves for official visit to Malaysia
The official visit is aimed at having the two neighbouring nations pursue close cooperation in all levels.
Against the tide: Defending human rights and civic freedoms in Southeast Asia
Governments across the region are employing increasingly sophisticated and repressive tactics to silence dissent, stifle opposition and suppress independent voices.
Japan concerned about South Korea diplomacy amid prolonged political disarray
The Japanese government’s basic stance is to continue improving bilateral relations, which had progressed under President Yoon Suk Yeol’s administration.
Is Southeast Asia the next frontier for AI?
The region’s tech-savvy youth presents a key advantage in accelerating AI adoption.
EU must raise its game with ASEAN
ASEAN is central to the EU’s Indo-Pacific policy and the regional bloc has explicitly called for greater engagement with all its dialogue partners to balance geopolitical…
ASEAN transport ministers give boost to regional air connectivity
Last week’s meeting included a report on developments in the ASEAN transport sector over the past year and endorsed the outcomes of the 57th and 58th STOM meetings, annual…