Southeast Asian leaders meet in Laos to discuss Myanmar war and ...
WEB2 days ago · By JINTAMAS SAKSORNCHAI and EILEEN NG. Updated 12:20 AM PDT, October 9, 2024. VIENTIANE, Laos (AP) — Southeast Asian leaders gathered Wednesday for an annual forum that will focus on the civil war in Myanmar and territorial tensions in the South China Sea, two key challenges that have tested the bloc’s credibility.
ASEAN leaders meet in Laos as Thai PM urges Myanmar …
WEB2 days ago · Southeast Asian leaders met in Laos on Wednesday for a summit expected to seek ways address the worsening civil war in Myanmar, with Thailand calling for heightened engagement ahead of a planned ...
Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship in 2025 could test bloc’s unity
WEB1 day ago · Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim could use Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship to “amplify” his country’s foreign policy priorities, such as strengthening ties with China and Russia, analysts say ...
Asean unity tested by its response to internal and regional …
WEB1 day ago · Oct 09, 2024, 09:35 PM. VIENTIANE, Laos – The test of Asean’s unity lies in how the bloc deals with internal challenges such as the situation in Myanmar, as well as key regional issues, said ...
ASEAN summit opens to discuss economic ties, regional security
WEB2 days ago · October 9, 2024 11:02 JST. VIENTIANE -- Leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member countries kicked off a summit on Wednesday at the Laotian capital city of Vientiane ...
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WEBJun 9, 2024 · Showing 15 of 287. Asia. Analysis: Malaysia cosies up to Russia and invites Putin to ASEAN summit, but ‘bold’ move could ruffle feathers. 23 days ago. Asia. ‘A seat in a powerful bloc’: Malaysian...
Canada could help balance the scales with China as tensions rise in ...
WEB3 days ago · The ASEAN was established in 1967 during the height of the Vietnam War to promote regional stability and contain the influence of communism. The bloc's biggest trading partners are China and the U.S.
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WEBOct 1, 2024 · Secretary-General of ASEAN discusses ASEAN-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Ambassador of Australia to ASEAN. October 2, 2024.
Southeast Asian leaders are besieged by thorny issues as they …
WEBSep 4, 2023 · Southeast Asian leaders led by Indonesian host President Joko Widodo are gathering in their final summit this year, besieged by divisive issues with no solutions in sight: Myanmar’s deadly civil strife, new flare-ups in the disputed South China Sea, and the longstanding United States-China rivalry. (AP Photo/Tatan Syuflana) Read More. 5 of 10 ...
Myanmar violence and sea disputes to dominate ASEAN talks …
WEBJul 10, 2023 · Myanmar’s prolonged civil strife, tensions in the disputed South China Sea and concern over arms buildups in the region are expected to dominate the agenda when Southeast Asia’s top diplomats gather for talks this week in Indonesia.