Asean will not give up on Myanmar peace despite no progress: Retno
Frustration has mounted among some members of the group with Myanmar and how to handle its bloody political turmoil that has raised questions about effectiveness and unity.
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S’pore helping Timor-Leste prepare for full Asean membership: PM Lee
On the summit’s first day on May 10, Asean adopted a road map that spelt out the steps that Timor-Leste must take so that it can gain full membership to the bloc.
Slow going in Asean peace plan
PM Anwar said the situation in Myanmar remained challenging and progress towards a resolution had been slow despite the Five-Point Consensus adopted by Asean leaders more than two…
Jokowi rejects South China Sea claims with ‘no basis’
Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam have challenged China's claim to about 90 percent of the sea.
Asean to start negotiations on digital economy pact this third quarter
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A long and winding road toward an Asian union
It is high time Asia had its well mandated regional organization to secure a common Asian future, ending the costly hostilities and political egos.
Indonesia’s Jokowi urges dialogue for Myanmar crisis ahead of Asean Summit
As one of the junta’s most vocal critics in Asean, Indonesia faces mounting pressure from rights groups to take harsher measures to address the military regime’s atrocities.
Vietnam makes important, active contributions to Asean: Asean Secretary-General
With about 100 million people, ranking third among Asean member countries in population, Vietnam has strong economic potential with high investment attraction and fast social…
Chinese militia boats cross Indian, Asean warships exercising in South China Sea
An independent expert in Vietnam said Beijing appeared to be using the militia to intimidate and disrupt the naval exercise.
ASEAN Summit: Time to focus beyond Myanmar issues
What cannot be ignored is the fear that with the prolongation of Myanmar’s challenges, the country might stall ASEAN cooperation for many years to come.