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,…
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Asian economies must create own consumer markets, can’t rely on US forever, says Malaysian minister
Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong says the world is facing a poly-crisis since Covid-19, that hurt both the developed and developing countries, which…
Liveblog: ASEAN Economic Opinion Leaders Conference – Day 2
The conference will address key economic issues and the sustainable future of the regional grouping.
The Pacific in 2025: Navigating the shared challenges
The region faces challenges of climate change, geostrategic tensions, political upheaval, disaster recovery and decolonization, plus a 50th birthday party.
Southeast Asia’s human rights and democracy: A reflection
Democracy in the region endures but remains perilously fragile.
One last look at Asia’s 2024 winners and losers
Diverse, mixed democratic trajectories for a diversity of democracies in Asia characterised 2024.
A message from one neighbour to another
The writer says that if propaganda in India against Bangladesh continues, UN special rapporteurs should be invited to visit both countries to assess the plight of their minorities.
Is it finally time for a female ASEAN chief?
In ASEAN’s half-century history, every secretary-general has been male. It is time for the bloc to walk the talk and prioritise gender equality at leadership levels.
Vietnam’s GDP predicted to surpass Singapore’s in 2029
By 2039, Vietnam’s GDP could rise to $1.41 trillion, ranking 25th worldwide and becoming Southeast Asia’s third-largest economy, following Indonesia and the Philippines.
Malaysia PM Anwar to meet Indonesian President Prabowo, ex-Thai PM Thaksin on regional, ASEAN issues
The Prime Minister said the bilateral meeting with Mr. Prabowo is scheduled to take place on Dec 23. PM Anwar’s meeting with Mr. Thaksin, meanwhile, is expected to take place on…