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…
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ASEAN leaders pledge to focus on food security, digital ties
ASEAN-level discussions on a Digital Economic Framework Agreement were officially launched on Sunday, with the aim of being completed in 2025.
ASEAN, China build sports cooperation, pledge mutual aid
Both parties welcomed the debut of the ASEAN Plus China meeting, and shared the view that sporting competitions significantly foster people-to-people connections.
ASEAN businesses urged to further promote cooperation: PM Chinh
PM Chinh also said that countries should work together to improve institutions through standardising and harmonising investment and business regulations in ASEAN.
ASEAN toughen up on transnational crime
The meeting welcomed the adoption of six work plans on cooperation to combat transnational crime, as well as the Labuan Bajo declaration on improving law enforcement cooperation.
ASEAN delays road map for regional power grid
Energy demand in Southeast Asia is set to grow by around 3 per cent per year until 2030, with 75 per cent of the increased demand projected to be met by fossil fuels.
ASEAN finance leaders reaffirm commitment to continued fiscal stability
A statement issued after the meeting also reiterated the need for the bloc’s financial processes to address new developments in a systemic way, with solutions that would support…
ASEAN braces for risks of ‘deglobalization’
Inflation rates in several member states were also expected to remain high due to elevated input prices, increased demand for services and continued currency pressures.
Ambassador Hou Yanqi calls for deepen China-ASEAN cooperation amid ASEAN Summit
Ambassador Hou also reiterated President Xi Jinping's proposal of jointly building a peaceful, safe and secure, prosperous, beautiful and amicable environment in the region.
ASEAN enhance cooperation on intellectual property rights
The agreement is expected to support micro, small and medium enterprises and start-ups in their use of intellectual property in intra-regional trade, while also leveraging digital…