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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

Here’s the Schedule for the 43rd ASEAN Summit in Jakarta

The 43rd ASEAN Summit is scheduled to take place on September 5-7 in Jakarta.
News Sep 1, 2023 | 11:07 pm

ASEAN is One Happy Family with World’s Highest Growth: Jokowi

ASEAN's economy is forecast to grow at 4.5 percent in 2024, according to Jokowi.
Business Sep 1, 2023 | 7:13 pm

ASEAN MSMEs Try to Make Traditional Fabrics Go International

Government data shows MSMEs account for 35-97 percent of the workforce in ASEAN countries.
Business Sep 1, 2023 | 4:26 pm

Indonesia Inks Local Currency Transaction Pact with Malaysia, Thailand

Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand have agreed to use local currencies for cross-border payments.
Business Aug 25, 2023 | 3:52 pm

Vietnam Officially Joins ASEAN’s Regional Payment Connectivity

The Mou paves the way for Vietnam to link its national QR payment codes with the other ASEAN member states.
Business Aug 25, 2023 | 11:08 am

ASEAN Expands Covid-19 Fund to Prep against Future Pandemics

According to Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin, the Covid-19 response funds initially raised $17.7 million.
News Aug 24, 2023 | 3:09 pm

ASEAN Seeks to Align Sustainable Finance Classification System with EU

The ASEAN Taxonomy Version 2 introduces a technical screening criteria for coal phase-outs.
News Aug 23, 2023 | 1:00 pm

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