Australia announces $186 million funding for Asean projects, including maritime security
Australia is using the 50th anniversary of its ties with ASEAN to bolster ties with the region as it deals with China's growing diplomatic and military reach.
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ASEAN, Australia set to talk economy amid geopolitical pressure
Among the key topics that Canberra has highlighted for the summit are trade, investment, climate change, the energy transition and maritime security.
President Marcos arrives in Melbourne for Asean summit
Before the summit proper where he will discuss regional and global issues with his counterparts on March 6, President Marcos will undertake other official activities in Melbourne.
Australia to double down on Asean pivot when it hosts March summit
The Australia-Asean Special Summit will be held in Melbourne, presenting an opportunity to lay the foundations of what PM Albanese says is his country’s “economic future” in…
Sectoral Dialogue Partner: Asean mission heads here back Dhaka’s call
The assurance came as Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud requested the members of the ADC to support Bangladesh's bid to become the Sectoral Dialogue Partner to the Asean preferably by…
ASEAN tourism reaps Spring Festival gains
Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam were among the top 10 most popular destinations for outbound travel during the Chinese New Year holiday, according to data…
No one in Asia-Pacific should be left behind
Report shows that while the Sustainable Development Goals are meant to be universal, their implementation varies significantly across different segments of the population. Factors…
Asian regional cooperation highlighted at security meeting
Veteran diplomat Fu Ying said there has been stability and economic progress over the past decades in Asia, where the GDP put together accounts for 40 per cent of the world's…
Bangladesh needs to view Rohingya issue from Asean’s point of view: George Yeo
Terming the Rohingya crisis a human tragedy, the former Singaporean foreign minister in his keynote address said, "There is no simple solution. Because the problems are rooted in…
South Korea’s place in the Indo-Pacific and ASEAN
Amid the backdrop of escalating geopolitical tensions among global powers, middle powers are stepping up efforts to solidify their positions on the world stage. South Korea and…