New US envoy to Asean brings hope of greater engagement: Analysts
Analysts say the new appointment offers hope for more intense Asean-US interactions, and is the reassurance that the region had sought.
Region
North Korea fires ballistic missiles after condemning US carrier deployment
The missile launch was the sixth in 12 days and the first since North Korea fired an intermediate-range missile over Japan on Oct 4.
Cross-border payment to be linked in 5 Asean nations: Indonesia
The payment program between Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines and Indonesia will be fully connected next year.
Solomon Islands says it will not ‘choose sides’ between US, China
The United States has been the key player in the South Pacific since its WWII victory. But in recent years China has asserted itself strongly in the region.
The allure of Singapore for Malaysians still strong despite strong SGD
A check at several money changers showed that demand for the Singapore dollar has been steadily rising despite its strengthening against the ringgit.
Deeper ties with Thailand high on agenda as China celebrates 73rd anniversary as a republic
China’s Ambassador to Thailand also vowed to help boost cooperation within the region during the upcoming Apec Summit held in Bangkok.
ADB to provide $14 billion to ease food crisis in Asia-Pacific
Nearly 1.1 billion people lack healthy diets due to poverty and soaring food prices, the bank said in a statement.
Asean mulls next steps for defiant junta
Asean is now mulling additional measures to impose on Myanmar, with Indonesia offering to host a meeting to hash out the details.
Asean economic ministers’ meeting kicks off in Cambodia
Addressing the opening ceremony, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said Asean should devote more attention to timely response to the new trends in global trade architecture.
Mekong nations look for bridge over ‘Asean development gap’
Consisting of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam, cooperation between the nations cover nine key sectors, such as tourism and trade.