Thailand defends divisive Myanmar junta talks
No progress has been made towards implementing a five-point peace plan agreed on two years ago and the last Asean summit, in May, ended without any significant progress on the…
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Asean moves joint drills away from disputed South China Sea area
Asean’s members have held naval drills with the United States and China before but they have never staged military exercises as a bloc.
Asian cities top list of costliest places to live
For the fourth year in a row, the region remains the costliest to live in.
China submits papers for CPTPP accession
China will also reasonably reduce the negative list of foreign investment access and launch free trade pilot zones, among others.
Engaging just one stakeholder not part of Asean’s Myanmar peace plans: Indonesia
Indonesia, as Asean chair in 2023, has vowed to do its best to improve the situation in Myanmar, which has been in turmoil after the country’s military overthrew the…
ASEAN to set ‘guardrails’ on AI with new governance code
Moves by Asean to set guidelines around AI come as the European Union and US are expected to release a draft of a voluntary AI code of conduct within weeks.
Indonesia, Asean peers reject Thai proposal for informal Myanmar talks
The proposed informal talks come as Myanmar's junta fails to make any progress in implementing Asean's Five-Point Consensus.
Vietnam concerned about recent developments in East Sea: Diplomat
Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang has expressed concern that such developments could affect peace, security and development.
Vietnam voices concerns about South China Sea issues at ASEAN Regional Forum
Discussing international and regional issues, they expressed concerns about impacts of hotspots such as the Russia-Ukrainian conflict, the Korean Peninsula, and Myanmar, peace,…
TikTok to invest ‘billions of dollars’ in S-E Asia to help region’s businesses: CEO Chew Shou Zi
He did not reveal the exact figure or timelines for the investment, but said that part of it will include a US$12.2 million investment over the next three years.