Historic Bhutan-India railway link could begin soon
The railway connection holds the promise of fostering economic growth, particularly for the export of goods, and facilitating cultural exchange.
Region
Militias don’t ease tension, Marcos says at Asean meet
On Sept 5, the Philippine president also warned that misunderstanding in the South China Sea dispute can spell dire consequences for all parties.
ASEAN releases climate statement, activists disappointed
However, neither of the documents released set out a clear target on when the region would achieve net-zero emissions.
Cambodia PM calls for ASEAN response to rising geopolitical rivalries
To become the centre of global growth, he said ASEAN needs to find new sources of robust and crisis-resilient development.
Kishida calls for deeper Japan-ASEAN ties in 6 areas
PM Kishida also made clear his intentions to strengthen cooperation with the regional block in wide-ranging areas including security and economy.
Jokowi says ASEAN stands united, above all else
Jokowi also cautioned that the future could pose more challenges for the regional grouping, as the world’s major powers continued to fight for influence.
PM Hun Manet shares Cambodia’s commitment to peaceful conflict resolution with ASEAN
He also stressed that conflict can only be ended through talks and negotiations, and never by war.
Asia-Pacific urged to use AI to combat cyber threats
Several research studies have predicted that the Asia-Pacific region will be the fastest-growing market for AI globally.
ASEAN diplomats meet to review stalled Myanmar peace plan
The crisis in Myanmar has raised questions about the effectiveness and unity of a group founded at the height of the Cold War in the 1960s.
Calls mount for ASEAN to denounce ‘ten-dash line’
Last week, China released a map on its Natural Resources Ministry website, in which it claimed a massive proportion of the already-disputed South China Sea, while extending its…