Japan's Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko visit Vietnam, marking 50 years of diplomatic ties.
Opinion: The recent ASEAN Summit addressed a broad range of topics, from electric vehicles to digital transformation, climate action, and human rights. However, the summit's outcomes...
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed serious concerns about Myanmar's situation, including "systematic repression" and violence since the 2021 coup. He called for the release of detained...
Indonesia has cut production at a major coal-fired power plant near Jakarta due to severe pollution spikes in the city. This move comes as Jakarta faced...
Myanmar's junta criticized an ASEAN statement condemning military violence and the targeting of civilians as "one-sided." Myanmar will not take up its chairmanship of ASEAN in...
Southeast Asian leaders condemned violence in Myanmar, called for de-escalation, and confirmed Myanmar won't chair ASEAN in 2026. They also discussed concerns about China's actions in...
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announces the Philippines' readiness to chair ASEAN in 2026 instead of Myanmar, aiming to fortify community-building and maintain the bloc's agenda amid...
South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol emphasizes the need for collaboration with ASEAN to address North Korea's nuclear threats, ahead of a meeting in Jakarta and...
While BRICS expands its global influence, ASEAN faces pivotal choices. Balancing regional responsibilities with global ambitions, Southeast Asia's bloc must navigate geopolitical currents without upending delicate...
As the ASEAN 2023 Summit approaches in Jakarta, the UN exposes Southeast Asia's alarming job crisis. Cybercrime scams have emerged as a grave concern, trapping hundreds...