Countries have to see benefits of ASEAN power grid for wider adoption: expert
Frameworks addressing opportunities, funding, and regulatory clarity are crucial for attracting investment and managing risks in cross-border projects.
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Malaysia, as ASEAN chair, walked the diplomatic tightrope with finesse: experts
The summit was by far the largest gathering of leaders in the region this year and signalled Malaysia’s ability to convene diverse powers.
Malaysia PM Anwar denies claims of sovereignty loss in US trade deal
The Prime Minister said the signing of economic cooperation agreements between ASEAN countries and strategic partners underscores the bloc's role in forging centrality.
China and ASEAN, hit by US tariffs, sign upgraded free trade pact
The 11-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations is China's largest trading partner, with bilateral trade totaling US$771 billion last year, according to ASEAN statistics.
ASEAN leaders push for stronger trade ties among RCEP members and other partners
The RCEP, which members began negotiating in 2012, was conceived as an ASEAN-led initiative to consolidate the grouping’s existing free-trade agreements with its dialogue…
ASEAN not sending observers to Myanmar elections
The move is a setback to the junta's push for international legitimacy.
Philippine President Marcos hits ‘illegal actions’ in South China Sea in ASEAN-US Summit
For the first time, President Marcos himself denounced the move of China to establish the so-called “nature reserve” status over the China-controlled Bajo de Masinloc…
South China Sea issues must not be decided by outside forces: Malaysia PM Anwar
PM Anwar said extensive discussions were held on the South China Sea and all parties have agreed to formulate a code of conduct. The “Code of Conduct” is a proposed legally…
Japan and ASEAN should deepen cooperation for regional stability: The Yomiuri Shimbun
It is important for Japan to further deepen cooperation with these nations and to strive to maintain the international order.
Timor-Leste’s entry, US President Trump’s attendance take centre stage at ASEAN summit
Leaders of Southeast Asian nations convened in Kuala Lumpur over the weekend for the three-day summit hosted under Malaysia’s chairmanship, as the regional grouping seeks to…