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The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or Asean, was established on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand, with the signing of the Asean Declaration by Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. Since then, membership has expanded to include Brunei, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam. Its aims include accelerating economic growth, social progress and cultural development of its member states and the protection of regional peace and stability.
Malaysian prime minister puts his country first, vowing not to get caught up in geopolitical tensions and remaining positive on the future of Hong Kong.
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- The country is in the grips of one of the world’s most violent conflicts amid deep rifts within the military – and Asean’s response
China faces ‘an increasingly arduous battle’ to win over public opinion in the disputed waters, speakers tell an academic seminar in Hainan.
Joining the China and Russia-led bloc could cause Asean to fracture, some say. Others argue it’s harmless hedging.
Ottawa’s support for Manila’s position in the South China Sea row may antagonise Beijing, analysts say.
Hong Kong’s two cruise terminals have still to recover from Covid-related lockdown.
The Philippines’ defence chief has rejected a plan to hold talks with Beijing after the two sides’ latest clash at Second Thomas Shoal.
City will also continue to fight ‘a serious disinformation campaign’ orchestrated by the West, chief executive says.
Hanoi’s proposed talks with Manila on their maritime boundaries come amid Beijing’s “coercive” actions in the South China Sea.
Malaysia wants to ‘profit’ from its China ties, but analysts say it risks losing critical US investments if it gets too close.
The presence of the ships including two Chinese destroyers shows that China is testing the resolve of Manila and its allies, analysts say.
Analysts are divided over an ex-Philippine chief justice’s proposal to build a civilian structure on the Second Thomas Shoal.
The summit in Switzerland is a ‘milestone in the entire peaceful process’ says Kateryna Zelenko, Ukraine’s ambassador to Singapore.
The bill’s passage marks a major victory for LGBTQ activists after campaigning over many years to push for marriage parity.
Suu Kyi’s son Kim Aris told Italian media the family had not heard from Myanmar’s former leader since she was ousted and arrested in 2021.
Anwar Ibrahim insists Hong Kong remains good place to do business, saying he has faith in city and its people.
In an exclusive interview, Malaysia’s PM talks territorial disputes, navigating US-China tensions and hopes for a Chinese economic rebound.
Singapore PM Lawrence Wong was making his first official trip to Malaysia since taking office, a day after an introductory visit to Brunei.
Ukraine has urged Asian countries to join the summit, saying “time is running out”. Their motivations and desires to do so differ, however.
US has opened investigations into solar panel products from Southeast Asia to block a well-trodden tariff workaround used by Chinese manufacturers.
China’s exports beat expectations last month despite heightened trade frictions, fuelled by surging demand from Southeast Asia, according to data released on Friday.
