ASEAN

FILE PHOTO: Myanmar's military parade to mark the 72nd Armed Forces Day in the capital Naypyitaw, Myanmar March 27, 2017. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun/File Photo
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Myanmar junta condemns 'one-sided' ASEAN statement on violence

The seat reserved for Myanmar is left empty during the 27th ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC) Council Meeting ahead of the ASEAN Summit at the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta, Indonesia, 04 September 2023. MAST IRHAM/Pool via REUTERS
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Conflict-riven Myanmar cedes upcoming ASEAN chair to Philippines

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An orangutan, chirping birds and a waterfall at ASEAN venue contrast to Jakarta's pollution outside

President Md Shahabuddin attends the opening session of the 43rd Summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) at the Plenary Hall of Jakarta Convention Center (JCC) on 5 September 2023. Photo: PID
Bangladesh

President Shahabuddin joins Asean Summit in Indonesia

Asean launched negotiations on the Asean Defa, which will facilitate more seamless cross-border digital trade, in Jakarta, on Aug 3. PHOTO: REUTERS
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Indonesia warns ASEAN on 'destructive' rivalry as Jakarta summit opens

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol speaks at an interview with Reuters in Seoul, South Korea, November 28, 2022. REUTERS/Daewoung Kim
World+Biz

South Korea's Yoon to push for stronger response to North Korea at ASEAN

A Police officer rides his motorbike past an ASEAN 2023 logo in Jakarta, Indonesia Friday, Sept. 1, 2023. Southeast Asian leaders led by Indonesian host President Joko Widodo are gathering in their final summit this year, besieged by divisive issues with no solutions in sight: Myanmar’s deadly civil strife, new flare-ups in the disputed South China Sea, and the longstanding United States-China rivalry.(AP Photo/Tatan Syuflana)
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Malaysia calls on ASEAN for 'strong measures' on Myanmar

Pheu Thai's prime ministerial candidate, Srettha Thavisin, who is set to be nominated for premier in a parliamentary vote on Tuesday, arrives before a party members' meeting at the party headquarter, in Bangkok, Thailand, August 21, 2023. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha
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Thai PM Srettha to miss ASEAN Summit

Asean launched negotiations on the Asean Defa, which will facilitate more seamless cross-border digital trade, in Jakarta, on Aug 3. PHOTO: REUTERS
Global Economy

Asean launches talks on $2.7 trillion digital economy pact to accelerate seamless trade

Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi delivers her opening remarks during a retreat session of the 56th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Minister's Meeting in Jakarta, Indonesia, July 12, 2023. REUTERS/Ajeng Dinar Ulfiana/Pool
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ASEAN diplomats meet to review stalled Myanmar peace plan

A Police officer rides his motorbike past an ASEAN 2023 logo in Jakarta, Indonesia Friday, Sept. 1, 2023. Southeast Asian leaders led by Indonesian host President Joko Widodo are gathering in their final summit this year, besieged by divisive issues with no solutions in sight: Myanmar’s deadly civil strife, new flare-ups in the disputed South China Sea, and the longstanding United States-China rivalry.(AP Photo/Tatan Syuflana)
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Southeast Asian leaders are besieged by thorny issues as they hold an ASEAN summit without Biden

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks during a news conference on the eve of the U.N. climate summit (COP25) in Madrid, Spain, December 1, 2019. REUTERS/Sergio Perez
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UN chief is globetrotting to four major meetings before the upcoming UN General Assembly

Chinese Premier Li Qiang attends a meeting with U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry (not pictured) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China July 18, 2023. REUTERS/Florence Lo/Pool/File Photo
China

China's Premier Li Qiang will attend ASEAN summit