ASEAN-GCC urge ceasefire in Gaza, end to civilian attacks
They also appealed for the restoration of electricity and water, and called for the unhindered delivery of fuel, food and medicine throughout Gaza.
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ASEAN marine debris forum focuses on regional, global solutions
Dubbed the “plastics treaty”, the UN Environment Assembly agreed last year to push for the pact that seeks to address marine debris through regular debate on possible…
Bongbong Marcos to attend Asean-GCC Summit in Saudi Arabia
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Marcos will be in Saudi Arabia until October 20.
HK-ASEAN trading synergies spark economic fireworks
ASEAN has been Hong Kong’s second-largest trading partner in terms of merchandise trade, just behind the Chinese mainland, since 2010.
Marine cops stop boat trying to sneak into Sabah from Philippines
The skipper, 31, is believed to have charged foreigners RM300 each to sneak them into Sabah.
Malaysia and Thailand agree to form task forces to boost ties, says PM
Discussions would include tourism, trade, food security and agriculture as well as border security issues, said the Malaysian PM.
ASEAN steps in to resolve food shortage
With rice considered a staple across the region, ASEAN members comprise both key rice exporters of Thailand and Vietnam and top rice importers Indonesia, Malaysia and the…
To realise its promise, Asia must create conditions for peace, security and continued prosperity: PM Lee
He also said that Asian countries have agency, and if they can make the right choices, they can create the conditions for peace, security and continued prosperity.
Asean agriculture minister meeting focuses on resilience and food security
A joint statement released after the meet also highlighted efforts to establish dialogue partnerships with international NGOs.
Ageing trees show a crisis looms for the world’s everything oil
As oil palms approach their commercial lifespan of a quarter-century, they provide less of the versatile edible oil, used in everything from ice cream to cosmetics and fuel.