Singapore boosts support for Timor-Leste as it prepares to join ASEAN
The upgraded Singapore-Timor-Leste ASEAN Readiness Support (Stars) package, now known as the enhanced Stars (eStars) package, will provide tailored assistance to help Timor-Leste…
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Beyond ASEAN centrality: The Jakarta Post
A lack of unity may be what is wrong with ASEAN today.
Indian external affairs minister urges China to resolve border issues, calls for de-escalation, trust-building
EAM S Jaishankar stressed the importance of peace and tranquility along the border as a prerequisite for the smooth development of bilateral ties. He reiterated India’s support…
Singapore launches centre to drive sustainable aviation in Asia-Pacific
The not-for-profit centre will help to advance sustainable aviation in a pragmatic way, through policy research in areas such as cleaner aviation fuels, carbon accounting and…
ASEAN facing a perfect storm of global challenges, says Malaysia FM Mohamad Hasan
Despite the difficulties, FM Mohamad expressed confidence in the region's ability to overcome them through "collective steadfastness and strong commitment to dialogue and…
Malaysia says China ready to sign Southeast Asian nuclear weapons-free treaty
The Southeast Asian Nuclear Weapons Free Zone, or SEANWFZ, has been in force since 1997, limiting the use of nuclear power by members to peaceful purposes, such as power…
Amid handshakes and familiar friends, ASEAN navigates tariffs and tension in Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia PM Anwar warns of geopolitical rivalry using trade tools, urging ASEAN to strengthen foreign and economic policy alignment and resist unilateralism.
ASEAN must do more in maritime disputes: Philippine analysts
Experts warned that lingering, unresolved maritime disputes among ASEAN members, often kept outside established arbitration mechanisms, risk undermining regional unity at a time…
Vietnam proposes three priorities to strengthen ASEAN’s centrality
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son's proposals included driving economic growth to make ASEAN the world’s fourth-largest economy by 2030,…
Khmer wedding UNESCO application on schedule, despite Thai claims
Thailand has also declared that it is preparing to nominate its traditional attire for the same list and has accused Cambodia of using images of Thai wedding attire.