# asean

ASEAN in Global Semiconductor Race

The US does not only ban China’s access to high-end AI chips, but also choke point technologies.
Opinion Sep 25, 2023 | 7:45 pm

Code of Conduct Won't Solve Root Problems in South China Sea

Not only the code takes time, overlapping claims in the South China Sea are also something that claimants need to negotiate bilaterally.
News Sep 16, 2023 | 11:34 am

Indonesia Looks Back on Tough East Asia Summit Negotiations

Some of the negotiations took place on the dance floor of the ASEAN Summit’s gala dinner, according to Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi.
News Sep 12, 2023 | 10:09 pm

China, Japan, Korea Pledge Support for ASEAN’s EV Ecosystem

ASEAN reached a deal on developing a regional EV ecosystem together with China, Japan, and South Korea.
Business Sep 8, 2023 | 1:20 pm

ASEAN Establishes New Troika to Find Solution on Myanmar Crisis

The troika is an informal consultation mechanism that may consist of current, previous, and incoming ASEAN chairs.
News Sep 8, 2023 | 4:46 am

Indonesia Passes ASEAN Chairmanship Baton to Laos

Laos will chair ASEAN next year before it passes the torch to Malaysia in 2025.
News Sep 7, 2023 | 7:57 pm

Bangladesh Seeks to Be ASEAN's Sectoral Dialogue Partner

A sectoral dialogue partner refers to countries who have established ties with at least two of ASEAN's sectoral bodies.
News Sep 7, 2023 | 1:31 pm

ASEAN’s Economy Can Fall Apart if It Drops Neutral Stance on US-China

ASEAN’s economy can fall apart if it chooses to pick sides amidst the growing tension between its trading partners US and China.
Business Sep 7, 2023 | 10:20 am

Canada, ASEAN Become Strategic Partners as Trade Pact Talks Continue

As strategic partners, ASEAN and Canada will closely collaborate in “strategic areas of mutual interests".
News Sep 7, 2023 | 3:27 am

Li Qiang Brings ASEAN’s Attention to Skyrocketing Trade Amid Map Controversy

China-ASEAN trade reached over $970 billion, more than double in the volume a decade ago, according to Chinese Premier Li Qiang.
News Sep 6, 2023 | 1:14 pm

Philippines to Chair ASEAN in 2026 in Lieu of Myanmar

Philippines is set to follow Malaysia as it will assume the ASEAN chairmanship in 2026.
News Sep 5, 2023 | 7:28 pm

Jokowi Tries to Dispel Doubts over ASEAN’s Unity as Jakarta Summit Starts

Jokowi told the 43rd ASEAN Summit that the bloc was still very much a family.
News Sep 5, 2023 | 12:59 pm

Jakarta Summit Aims to Introduce ASEAN Concord IV

In the history of ASEAN, Indonesia has been the venue for several landmark regional agreements.
News Sep 4, 2023 | 11:34 pm

Indonesia to Import 250,000 Tons of Rice from Cambodia

In a reciprocal gesture, Indonesia will support Cambodia's food security program by supplying fertilizers.
Business Sep 4, 2023 | 9:19 pm

ASEAN’s Digital Economy Pact to be Game Changer, Indonesia Says

Having a Digital Economic Framework A in place is set to double the numbers to $2 trillion by 2030.
Tech Sep 4, 2023 | 8:36 pm

Serbia, Panama, Kuwait Ink ASEAN's Amity Pact

There are now 54 countries that have acceded to ASEAN’s Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (TAC).
News Sep 4, 2023 | 6:20 pm

Indonesia Urges ASEAN to Enhance Trans-Border Cooperation against Drug Trafficking

ASEAN chair Indonesia is nudging the Southeast Asian bloc into enhancing cross-border cooperation.
News Sep 4, 2023 | 2:37 pm

ASEAN Leaders Besieged by Thorny Issues as They Hold Summit without Biden

New flare-ups in the disputed South China Sea and the longstanding United States-China rivalry overshadow the current summit.
News Sep 4, 2023 | 1:33 pm

ASEAN Sees 570 Pct Rise in EV Investment in 2022

ASEAN suddenly saw a triple-digit growth in EV investment last year, which Malaysia attributed to the bloc’s stability, among others.
Business Sep 2, 2023 | 2:16 pm