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Henry Kissinger and Asean: A Legacy of Realism and Pragmatism

Thanks to his pragmatic approach, ASEAN countries were able to build relationships and partnerships with other nations in the region, leading to greater political stability and economic growth.

Southeast Asia's Delicate Dance: Navigating the US-China Rivalry with Finesse

In weighing the decision to align with either the US or China, Southeast Asian countries must consider the accompanying risks and benefits

ASEAN Harnesses RCEP Deal to Drive Open Regionalism, Break Trade Barriers

Although India initially participated in the negotiations, it later decided to withdraw, possibly due to concerns about China's presence.

Bilateral Relations

bilateral relations

Anwar Insists on ASEAN Centrality, Neutrality

Anwar stated that the region should not be used as a base for military competition, nor should it be embroiled in unnecessary provocation as a result of the rivalry.

Huawei's Seeds for the Future Award Recipients Are Now Known

Huawei's Seeds for the Future Award Recipients Are Now Known

[Singapore, September 08, 2022] The Huawei Asia Pacific Seeds winners for the Future Tech4Good Competition were announced at the Awarding Ceremony of its Seeds for the Future Tech4Good Accelerator Camp recently. The two winning teams will continue their journey for Huawei Seeds for the Future Tech4Good Global Competition next January.

Hong Kong Is Now 'Ideal Listing Port' For ASEAN Companies

Hong Kong Is Now 'Ideal Listing Port' For ASEAN Companies

HONG KONG, May 27, 2022 — Hong Kong has been named as an ideal overseas listing destination for Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) companies in a research report prepared by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) in collaboration with CCB International (CCBI). HKTDC Director of Research Irina Fan said:

New survey: China and ASEAN ties are friendly

New survey: China and ASEAN ties are friendly

BEIJING, May 13, 2022 — While China-related topic was expected to dominate the US-ASEAN summit, a recent survey showed that nearly 80 percent of Chinese respondents said about 90 percent considered the China-ASEAN ties as friendly. Over 75 percent hold a positive attitude toward their future.The survey was jointly conducted

ASEAN in the middle of new US Indo-Pacific Strategies

ASEAN in the middle of new US Indo-Pacific Strategies

In Biden’s new Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, yet another one from the U.S.A. it appears that the ASEAN will be called upon to show whether they follow Washington or China! With U.S. President Joe Biden’s visit to Asia scheduled for later this month, Japan’s ambassador

Big challenges for Asean banks to decarbonizing finance

Big challenges for Asean banks to decarbonizing finance

Countries and corporates in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) (and banks) are at varying levels of readiness to meet their carbon neutrality targets. While they are making progress, insufficient data and disclosure pose challenges for banks to incorporate climate risks in loan underwriting, according to Moody’s Investors

Three Countries cross-border QR Payments is now live

Three Countries cross-border QR Payments is now live

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 — Cross-border QR Payments between Malaysia-Thailand and Malaysia-Indonesia are now available, enabling convenient instant payments using just mobile phones. Further to the joint announcement between central banks of Malaysia and Thailand in June 2021, and the joint announcement between the central banks of Malaysia and Indonesia on

UOB Acquiring Citigroup’s Consumer Business in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam

UOB Acquiring Citigroup’s Consumer Business in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam

Singapore, 14 January 2022 – United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB)’s subsidiaries have entered into agreements to acquire Citigroup’s consumer banking businesses comprising its unsecured and secured lending portfolios, wealth management and retail deposit businesses (the Consumer Business) in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam (the Proposed Acquisition). As part of

HSBC is Bullish on Southeast Asia Equities in 2022

HSBC is Bullish on Southeast Asia Equities in 2022

The year 2022 is going to be a new dawn for Southeast Asia, because unlike most parts of the world, in which growth is going to slow the region is going to experience a growth spurt. Southeast Asia had a bumpy ride last year, growing at a mere 3.6%

Myanmar Seeks China's Support in Rift with ASEAN

Myanmar Seeks China's Support in Rift with ASEAN

NAY PYI TAW, MM, Dec 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – The Myanmar Government says it is looking forward to re-start development projects and accelerating bilateral economic and technical cooperation with the People’s Republic China, its largest trading following disruptions caused by the pandemic and recent social unrest. The Ministry of Information

Rare US-Asean Collaboration To Pressure Myanmar After Blinken Malaysia Visit

Rare US-Asean Collaboration To Pressure Myanmar After Blinken Malaysia Visit

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday that the US would search for new measures to increase pressure on Myanmar in the face of ongoing post-coup violence and as the country’s neighbours debate whether to keep isolating junta chief Min Aung Hlaing. In a joint press conference

Seychelles Former President Shares Blue Economy Experience with ASEAN

Seychelles Former President Shares Blue Economy Experience with ASEAN

Former President James Michel, who is also the executive chairman of the James Michel Foundation, has called on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) to keep conservation and restoration of marine and coastal biodiversity at the heart of all initiatives to unlock the development of the Blue Economy. Michel

G7-ASEAN Talk on Climate Change and Technology

G7-ASEAN Talk on Climate Change and Technology

The Malaysian delegation, headed by Dato Saifuddin Abdullah, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia participated virtually in the G7 Foreign and Development Ministers’ Meetings with Guests from ASEAN, held on Sunday, December 12. The Minister also participated in the thematic sessions on “Indo- Pacific: Infrastructure, Technology and Shared Security”, and

Asean, China Renews Wish To Conclude Code of Conduct in the South China Sea

Asean, China Renews Wish To Conclude Code of Conduct in the South China Sea

The Asean-China Special Summit reaffirm the importance of upholding international law, including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and the implementation of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea or DOC. The parties emphasise the need to maintain and

Urbanization is driving economic growth in ASEAN

Urbanization is driving economic growth in ASEAN

ASEAN is the world’s third most populous economy, after China and India. With a total GDP of approximately US$3.08 trillion in 2020, ASEAN is the world’s fifth-largest economy and is projected to become the fourth by 2030. It is home to an estimated 662 million people

Penang green state agenda with Asean

Penang green state agenda with Asean

The ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) Malaysia held a consultation meeting with the Penang state government and state agencies on 8 November 2021 to discuss the state’s efforts in attracting foreign direct investment, how it sees itself within the context of the larger ASEAN region, and its vision for

Myanmar is spared the anger of Asean, but not the scrutiny of the United States

Myanmar is spared the anger of Asean, but not the scrutiny of the United States

The US State Department is taking allegations that Myanmar’s military is torturing captives seriously. The State Department is “outraged and alarmed” by reports that Myanmar’s military leadership has been using “systematic torture,” and attacks on churches and residences in Chin state have also been mentioned in Washington. According

ASEAN reaffirms commitment to addressing women’s unpaid care

ASEAN reaffirms commitment to addressing women’s unpaid care

If there is a silver lining to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it may be that the critical role of women and girls as frontline health care workers and caregivers has finally come into the spotlight. A new report released today by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia

Is It Time To Drag China To International Criminal Court?

Is It Time To Drag China To International Criminal Court?

Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin Tuesday says Beijing’s expansive claims in the South China Sea have “no basis in international law”. Speaking in Singapore in a speech hosted by the International Institute for Strategic Studies, he says, however, Washington does not seek confrontation with China. He clearly meant military confrontation

Pentagon Chief Heads To Southeast Asia

Pentagon Chief Heads To Southeast Asia

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will become the first member of President Joe Biden’s cabinet to visit Southeast Asia this week, says Reuters. It is part of efforts by the US to regain support from Southeast Asia nations. The question to ask is whether it is too late

Asean Benefits from UOB's U-Solar Greenhouse Programme

Asean Benefits from UOB's U-Solar Greenhouse Programme

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, March 15 (Bernama) — In just slightly more than a year since its launch in October 2019, UOB’s U-Solar¹ programme has facilitated the generation of close to 160 gigawatt hours of solar power² across ASEAN, reducing more than 77,200 tonnes CO₂-equivalent (tCO₂e)³ in greenhouse

Southeast Asia Top Developers Win Asean Awards

Southeast Asia Top Developers Win Asean Awards

MALAYSIA, 2 nd April 2021 – The Des Prix Infinitus Media ASEAN Property Developer Awards endorsed over 50 distinguished award titles to various developers who competed for the recognition in different categories on their first virtual event that went Live on Facebook. Hosting its second stint in Malaysia, Des Prix Infinitus