Myanmar crisis to dominate Asean leaders summit
Asean has been trying to kick-start a five-point plan agreed with Myanmar two years ago after mediation attempts to end violence failed.
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Asean, India hold joint exercises in disputed sea for 1st time
The drills are being held against the backdrop of China’s increasing assertiveness in the region and renewed tensions with some Asean countries.
China may invade Taiwan within 2 years, former US national security adviser says
He said, if Japan and the US do not “provide Taiwan with weapons and give it the diplomatic muscle, we could be in a very dangerous situation.”
Labuan Bajo summit to take on ASEAN housekeeping
Some of the region’s most pressing issues, such as the South China Sea dispute, geopolitical tensions and the Myanmar crisis have long remained unresolved.
Region advances with clean energy, innovation, infrastructure
Based on current trends, the UN Economic and Social Commission said it will still take another 42 years for the region to reach its goals.
Asean needs $3.7 trillion to sustain growth and fight climate change: ADB
Rapid economic development, urbanisation and population growth in the region have resulted in an ever-widening gap between current spending and finances required to meet the…
Pakistan, China agree to enhance cooperation for regional peace and stability
Prime Minister Shehbaz reiterated Pakistan’s “unstinting support” for China on its issues, including the One China policy, Taiwan, among others.
Malaria-free Asia Pacific region is within our reach
A malaria-free Asia Pacific is feasible by 2030, because safe, effective, and affordable diagnostics tests, drugs and tools of vector control are available and made in the region.
Myanmar junta must take first step to end violence: Former UN chief
Former UN chief Ban Ki-moon met junta chief Min Aung Hlaing and reformist ex-president Thein Sein, in what was seen as a peacemaking mission.
ASEAN to step up anti-nuclear push
ASEAN foreign ministers said in a statement that they reaffirmed their commitment to "continuously engage" the nuclear-armed states in line with the objectives and principles of…