Asean struggles for unity on Myanmar conflict
The inability to exert more influence over the junta has fed long-held doubts about ASEAN's effectiveness as a regional political bloc.
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China and Asean agree on guidelines to expedite South China Sea negotiations
The guidelines were adopted during a meeting between Asean foreign ministers and China’s top diplomat Wang Yi in Jakarta on July 13, 2023.
Asean foreign ministers emphasise centrality, unity with partners
The ministers also focused on the strategic importance of safeguarding peace, security, stability and prosperity in cooperation with all external partners.
Myanmar tops agenda at Asean foreign ministers’ meeting
The bloc's initiatives are limited by its charter principles of consensus and noninterference, but analysts say the meeting could push members to do more.
Asean urged to shun big powers’ proxy wars
Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi also said Asean can navigate the regional and global dynamics by promoting the “paradigm of collaboration”.
Foreign ministers from Asean, key partners to meet in Jakarta this week
For the first time, the Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting will be attended by Timor-Leste, which in 2022 was granted observer status in the bloc.
Asean working on nuanced AI rules to smoothen diverse operations
The move is in line with the global trend to promote the responsible use of artificial intelligence to mitigate potential risks.
IAEA chief Grossi says ‘absolutely logical’ Japan’s Fukushima water release draws interest
He also said he understands concerns remain over the plan, but added that a review by the IAEA found it was “in conformity with international safety standards”, if executed…
Does democracy have a future in ASEAN? Not yet
The writer says unless the leaders of Asean have enough confidence and conviction, the dawn of the Asean Community in 2025 can only make more fireworks and traditional music,…
Vietnam set to become Southeast Asia renewable energy leader: Conference
With its abundant resources and soaring demand for clean energy, Vietnam is poised to become a regional leader in renewable energy, a conference organised by Forbes Vietnam heard.