Unification minister issues ‘strong warning’ to North Korea
Kwon denounced North Korea for “consistently having shown an insincere and uncooperative attitude toward communication" between the two countries.
Region
Indonesia reluctant to revive Asian Monetary Fund idea
Recent talks between China and Malaysia have revived the decades-old proposal for such an institution.
Cross-boundary travel between Shenzhen and HK to peak during holiday break
The immigration authorities said single-day volume in all Shenzhen ports could exceed 700,000 people, with a daily average of 600,000.
Myanmar crisis cited as a challenge to regional efforts to save Mekong River
According to the Institute for Strategy and Policy Myanmar, more than 7,800 clashes have taken place since the coup.
Don’t jump to conclusions over data on distressed Mekong River, says China official
Chinese dams have been accused of devastating the river by withholding water upstream, an allegation which Beijing has denied and attributes to US bias.
Thai election could sway Asean’s future Myanmar engagement
Thailand is said to be a quiet supporter of the Myanmar junta, a stance that has impeded the consensus-led 10-nation bloc. But this could change after Thai elections, analysts…
India’s ASEAN rise: Where trust paves the path for partnership
Once famous for being the economic tigers of Asia, today the members of Asean are appreciating India's march toward becoming a US$5 trillion economy and a leading power on the…
UK’s decision to join trans-pacific partnership set to boost trade ties with Malaysia
Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah said the collaboration will help eliminate stigma around palm oil while promoting it as a healthy product.
Asean makes big push to use local currencies
The decision to use local currencies in intraregional trade will help reduce external risks because it will lessen dependence on international currencies such as the US dollar,…
Jokowi’s progress on Myanmar
Hopes abound among the global community and the people of Myanmar that Asean under Indonesia’s chairmanship will achieve major breakthroughs.