A house for the millennial: The dream’s to buy a home, even if it isn’t a dream home
Much more than their parents or grandparents, Asia’s millennials are struggling harder and longer to own a home.
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China-Asean partnership conducive to integrated economies, development
Bilateral trade between China and Asean has risen at a remarkable rate, increasing from just $9 billion in 1991 to $685 billion in 2020.
Ahead of Blinken trip, US says committed to ‘unprecedented’ ASEAN ties
Blinken will travel to Britain for a Group of Seven ministers meeting before visiting Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand from Dec. 9-17.
Biden convenes more than 100 nations for world ‘democracy’ summit
China and Russia were pointedly left out, something they say is stoking an ideological "rift".
Việt Nam closely follows Myanmar situation, safeguards interests
The foreign ministry spokesperson also said Việt Nam supports Cambodia’s fulfilment of its capacity as chair of Asean in 2022.
Biden convenes more than 100 nations for world ‘democracy’ summit
China and Russia were pointedly left out, something they say is stoking an ideological "rift".
Malaysia, Indonesia agree on ‘One Maid, One Task’
They agreed that a Indonesian domestic worker can work in a household of no more than six family members.
Hun Sen mulls Myanmar trip to find crisis solution
Hun Sen said Myanmar has never declared that it wishes to leave ASEAN and it is still cooperative with the 10-nation bloc.
Legislators want Việt Nam-Laos parliamentary ties to be ‘exemplary model’
Further exchanges, especially between people's councils of provinces and centrally-run cities should be encouraged.
US announces diplomatic boycott of Winter Olympic Games in Beijing
American athletes will not be affected and can still compete in the Games, which start on Feb 4.