ASEAN

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.

10/04/2023

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.

14/12/2022

Russia

Russia denies that foreign minister Lavrov hospitalised at G20 summit

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

14/11/2022

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.

08/05/2021

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.

15/11/2020

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.

19/03/2018

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

14/11/2017

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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.

13/11/2017

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.

13/11/2017

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

13/11/2017

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

12/11/2017

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

12/11/2017

Vietnam

Trump shifts stance on Russia election meddling

He says he believes US intelligence agencies on the issue but still wants to get on with Russia

12/11/2017

Philippines

Tight security at tense ASEAN summit

With big demonstrations against President Trump's visit, security is tight

11/11/2017

Philippines

"Heated talks" at ASEAN summit over North Korea

NKorea threatens US with revenge for new sanctions while tempers flare at ASEAN in discussion over the crisis

07/08/2017

Philippines

Philippines: Duterte vows to be 'harsh' with martial law in Mindanao

The president of the Philippines has warned he will deal harshly with militants after martial law was declared on the southern Mindanao island.

24/05/2017

Philippines

Duterte to Trump: Keep cool over North Korea

Please don't play with (nuclear) fire: Asian leaders urge the US to show restraint after Pyongyang's latest missile test.

29/04/2017

Philippines

Security tight at 30th ASEAN summit in the Philippines

“Anti-imperialist” demonstrators have gathered outside the US Embassy in Manila as the 30th summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations kicks off.

28/04/2017

Malaysia

Kerry blasts Beijing over South China Sea 'militarisation'

US Secretary of State John Kerry had strong words for Beijing, as tensions over the disputed South China Sea surfaced at the East Asia Summit on

06/08/2015

Malaysia

ASEAN foreign ministers set to discuss South China Sea tensions

Foreign ministers from Southeast Asia are meeting in Malaysia, with territorial disputes in the South China Sea set to be a key talking point. The

04/08/2015