Ukraine eyes cooperation treaty at November Asean Summit
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation believes Russia’s invasion may have increased Ukraine's interest in becoming a party to the treaty.
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ASEAN ministers to hold emergency talks on Myanmar
Myanmar has been in chaos since a coup in February last year, with more than 2,300 killed in the military's brutal crackdown on dissent.
A mute secretary-general undermines ASEAN centrality
The writer says Asean secretary-general Lim Jock Hoi's refrain from saying anything substantive on the Ukraine-Russian conflict is unacceptable.
Bright signs emerge in SE Asian tourism sector
Travellers are no longer required to present proof of vaccination upon entry into Thailand, meanwhile, Indonesia, Singapore, and Malaysia have eliminated quarantine requirements.
After son’s death, dad wants other scam victims saved
A 30-year-old man said he was hoodwinked by a Malaysian he befriended on WeChat who offered him about US$1300 a month for an easy job, and flew to Bangkok in mid-July.
Philippines’ Marcos Jr to begin visit to Indonesia, Singapore on Sept 4
He is scheduled to meet with local businesses to promote trade and investment under his presidency, on top of holding meetings with the Filipino community in Indonesia.
Indo-Pacific gets crowded as Russia, Asean hold naval drills
Russia’s newfound interest in Southeast Asia follows a whirlwind of diplomatic engagement from other regional actors, most prominently the US and China
Prabowo and Hishammuddin’s inclusion in the Manama dialogue and what it means
The presence of two leaders from the ASEAN community in a regional forum, known for its focus on the geopolitics of the Gulf region, is emblematic of the importance that Southeast…
Grab-Uber deal: Merger or market-sharing agreement?
The Grab-Uber merger has implications for competition law and long-term commuting behaviour, and deserve careful scrutiny. Now that the Grab-Uber deal is being carefully…
Asia takes steps to combat fake news
Malaysia’s new fake news bill is not the first attempt by Asian countries to tackle the fake news problem. Malaysia tabled a new Bill in Parliament on Monday (March 28) to…