Vietnam’s Prime Minister holds talks with Sultan of Brunei
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chinh expressed his belief that Brunei will soon become an economy with dynamic and sustainable development.
Region
China pushes ‘shared-future’ ambitions during Cambodia PM’s visit
A researcher noted that geopolitical competition in the region has convinced Cambodia to implement more flexible national security and foreign policies.
Siem Reap hosts APAC recycling meet
Cambodia's Minister of Environment Say Samal said that while the region has one of the fastest growing economies in the world, there is still a lot of waste generated, which…
Thailand ranked 10th most powerful nation in Asia despite falling score
Thailand’s lowest rankings are for military capability and future resources, where it places 14th in both categories.
Vietnam-Singapore relations core to a stronger Southeast Asia: Experts
The cooperation is of great importance to turning Southeast Asia into a strong, prosperous economy in the next three decades, he said.
Phnom Penh proposed for RCEP Secretariat
Chairman of the Asian Vision Institute Sok Siphana floated the idea while delivering a `lecture which summarised the achievements and challenges of Cambodia’s chairmanship of…
Indonesia pushes for implementation of Myanmar peace plan, resumption of COC talks
Experts have expressed hope that Indonesia, as ASEAN chair, could push significantly on the issue of Myanmar and the COC negotiations.
Asean Tourism meet on recovery a ‘success’
The event served as a precursor to the 26th Asean Tourism Ministers’ Meeting, which was also held in Yogyakarta.
Asean foreign ministers renew calls for engagement with Myanmar
The ministers also reaffirmed their commitment to maintain Asean centrality and unity in the handling of the crisis in all circumstances.
Myanmar detains 8 Filipinos for crossing border
One said she and her companions did not realise it was prohibited for foreigners to cross the Thailand-Myanmar border via boat.