ASEAN

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) flag (R) leads the flags of the 10-member countries during the ASEAN Regional Forum meeting in Singapore July 23, 2008. The ASEAN members are Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. Photo: REUTERS/Romeo Gacad/Pool/File Photo
Asia

China, ASEAN media and think tanks urged to embrace AI, address its challenges: Forum participants

The forum, centered on the theme “Strengthening ASEAN-China Cooperation,” concluded with a joint consensus acknowledging that while the rapid growth of AI presents transformative opportunities

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Foreign Policy

Yunus’ China visit likely to seal $138m healthcare grant

ICC Bangladesh President Mahbubur Rahman. Photo: Collected
Economy

Bangladesh seeks greater ASEAN imports to bridge trade gap: ICC president 

Special Envoy of the ASEAN Chair on Myanmar Tan Sri Othman Hashim met with Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain at the foreign ministry on 11 March 2025. Photo : BSS
Foreign Policy

Dhaka considers assisting UN-led humanitarian assistance in Rakhine: Foreign adviser

The ASEAN flag is placed alongside the flags of its member countries ahead of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Retreat in Langkawi, Malaysia January 17, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain
World+Biz

ASEAN tells Myanmar to prioritise ceasefire over elections

The ASEAN flag is placed alongside the flags of its member countries ahead of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Retreat in Langkawi, Malaysia January 17, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain
Asia

Malaysia takes on ASEAN mantle but tempers expectations on Myanmar, South China Sea

Millions of Myanmar citizens have been internally displaced by the bloody conflict and the country's economy lies in tatters. Photo: DW
Panorama

Can Thailand unite ASEAN to pile pressure on Myanmar?

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra walks at Don Mueang airport in Bangkok, Thailand August 22, 2023. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File Photo
World+Biz

Malaysia PM appoints Thai heavyweight Thaksin his adviser on ASEAN

Illustration: TBS
Panorama

Should Bangladesh join Asean?

Indonesian ambassador to Bangladesh, Heru Hartanto Subolo, paid Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus a farewell visit at his office today (3 November). Photo: PID
Bangladesh

Chief adviser seeks Indonesia's support for ASEAN membership

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken attends the 12th ASEAN-US Summit during the 44th and 45th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summits in Vientiane, Laos on October 11, 2024. Photo: TANG CHHIN SOTHY/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
Asia

US official accuses Russia and China of blocking Asia leaders' statement

Southeast Asian leaders discussed the civil war in Myanmar at the ASEAN summit in Laos, where the disputed South China Sea will also be on the agenda. Photo: TANG CHHIN SOTHY / AFP
Asia

ASEAN summit urges end to Myanmar violence but struggles for solutions

Foreign ministers of ASEAN countries pose for a family photo on the day of ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM) at the National Convention Centre, in Vientiane, Laos, October 8, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha
Asia

Myanmar and South China Sea to test ASEAN relevance in upcoming summit