ASEAN

Cambodia

Thailand and Cambodia plan border visits for diplomats as clashes ease

The ceasefire reached in Malaysia was supposed to take effect at midnight on Monday, but it was quickly tested as Thailand and Cambodia continued to accuse each other of violating the truce agreements.

31 July 2025

Malaysia

Rubio discusses 'new approach' to Ukraine peace talks with Lavrov

The US secretary of state said on Thursday that President Donald Trump has been “disappointed and frustrated that there’s not been more flexibility on the Russian side" to bring about an end to Moscow's ongoing all-out war in Ukraine.

10 July 2025

Turkey

Turkey wouldn't want BRICS if it was an EU member state — top diplomat

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Wednesday Ankara was looking to diversify its options regarding global alliances, bringing up long-running ambitions for EU membership.

19 September 2024

Indonesia

Euroviews. Indonesia is fast becoming a formidable presence on the global stage

Amidst a global landscape riddled with rivalries, Indonesia continues to lead by example, advocating for nations to collaborate on pressing global issues — serving as a geopolitical and economic bridge, Arsjad Rasjid writes.

9 October 2023

World News

Euroviews. Southeast Asia is turning into an economic racehorse

The ASEAN union has a growth engine and supply chain for the 21st-century global economy here in our backyard, Arsjad Rasjid writes.

10 April 2023

Europe News

EU marks 45 years of diplomatic ties with southeast Asian countries

EU leaders hosted counterparts from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, as the union is shaken by a recent corruption scandal within its Parliament.

14 December 2022

Russia

Russia denies that foreign minister Lavrov hospitalised at G20 summit

Moscow said the media reports were "the height of fakery".

14 November 2022

Myanmar

Myanmar generals rule out envoy visit until ‘stability’ established

More than three months after Myanmar’s military staged a coup protests continue across the country.

8 May 2021

World News

Asia-Pacific countries including China sign world's biggest trade pact

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) signed by 15 countries encompasses around a third of world trading activity.

15 November 2020

Australia

Turnbull to talk human rights with Aung San Suu Kyi

Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull has vowed to talk human rights with embattled Myanmar leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, who has faced widespread condemnation for the treatment of Rohingya Muslims.

19 March 2018

Philippines

Trudeau talks human rights at ASEAN, others stay quiet

The concern voiced is in stark contrast with other countries, accused of skirting around the issues

14 November 2017

No Comment

Swastika-shaped Trump effigy set on fire in Manila

"This is a meeting between two presidents with a very bad, fascist mindset," said the leader of the demonstration, held as the US president joined his Filipino counterpart Rodrigo Duterte for a regional summit.

13 November 2017

Philippines

Duterte sings Trump's praises: and the feeling is mutual

A much-anticipated bilateral between the two leaders at the ASEAN summit sidesteps difficult discussions about Duterte's bloody war on drugs.

13 November 2017

Philippines

Watch: Donald Trump has an awkward handshake moment in Manila

The US President was taking part in the opening ceremony of the ASEAN Summit in Manila, Philippines

13 November 2017

Philippines

Trump meets and tweets (insults) ahead of ASEAN

A presidential tweet on North Korea once again stole the headlines, on eve of Manila summit

12 November 2017

Philippines

Trump under pressure to condemn Duterte's war on drugs

Once praised by President Trump for doing "an unbelievable job on the drug problem," Duterte launched his war last year

12 November 2017