Biden unlikely to attend Asean summits in September on trip to Asia
Several diplomats said it would be a disappointment if Biden did not go to Jakarta, given the emphasis his administration puts on the importance of ties with the region.
Region
PM: Malaysia remains steadfast on South China Sea issue
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia would persevere in the face of “all legitimate challenges and claims”.
China’s top diplomat set to visit Cambodia, discuss global development, security initiatives
China's foreign minister Wang Yi has scheduled an upcoming state visit to Cambodia from August 12-13.
Vivian, Wang Yi discuss ways to further bilateral ties during China Foreign Minister’s S’pore visit
Mr Wang is in South-east Asia for a three-country visit spread over four days.
Timor Leste rethinks its accession bid if Asean cannot handle Myanmar issue
Timor-Leste has been working on obtaining full membership of Asean since it submitted an application in 2011, during Indonesia's Asean chairmanship.
Indonesia’s Myanmar leadership key as ASEAN will flags: Analysts
Analysts have suggested the establishment of a long-term road map that contains provisions to maintain progress as the bloc’s chair rotates.
Young people spending more for travelling
Specifically, one out of three millennial and Gen Z travelers in the region are willing to spend more than US$2,000 on their next holiday, more than double Asia’s average…
Asean expects trade boost after improvements in FTAs with East Asian economies
The upgrade of the agreements is expected to raise all related-party innovations and sustain the economic growth of the entire region and its partners.
Asean meet on migrant worker rights, protection
The virtual meeting, hosted by rotating ASEAN chair Indonesia, was attended for the first time by representatives of Timor-Leste, in its capacity as an observer.
Planting coffee model in Vietnamese province
In a remote part of Dak Lak, locals are growing coffee in deserted land to raise money to upgrade local infrastructure, help needy people and for other community activities.