Asean expects trade boost after improvements in FTAs with East Asian economies
The upgrade of the agreements is expected to raise all related-party innovations and sustain the economic growth of the entire region and its partners.
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Asean meet on migrant worker rights, protection
The virtual meeting, hosted by rotating ASEAN chair Indonesia, was attended for the first time by representatives of Timor-Leste, in its capacity as an observer.
Planting coffee model in Vietnamese province
In a remote part of Dak Lak, locals are growing coffee in deserted land to raise money to upgrade local infrastructure, help needy people and for other community activities.
Asia’s growing influence hailed at summit
The summit brought together government representatives and business and thought leaders to exchange views and share insights.
Malaysia’s Anwar, Philippines’ Marcos discuss prospect of Asean engaging informally with Myanmar
Malaysia and Asean have previously rejected any engagement with the junta.
China’s foreign minister stresses role of Global South countries
The Global South is now tasked with the important mission of resisting external interference and safeguarding both political and regime security.
Asean needs strong leadership to stay relevant, urges Indonesia’s ex-foreign minister Marty Natalegawa
The veteran top diplomat also said Asean has succeeded in creating strategic trust between countries whose past relations had been marked by tensions and animosity.
South Asia struggles to address hunger as inflation soars
Floods in Pakistan, drought in India and the changing patterns of monsoon in Nepal are making it difficult to attain sufficient food production, experts say.
Asean struggles for unity on Myanmar conflict
The inability to exert more influence over the junta has fed long-held doubts about ASEAN's effectiveness as a regional political bloc.
China and Asean agree on guidelines to expedite South China Sea negotiations
The guidelines were adopted during a meeting between Asean foreign ministers and China’s top diplomat Wang Yi in Jakarta on July 13, 2023.