President Marcos: ‘Very bare-bones’ Asean summit to push through – philstar.com

President Marcos: ‘Very bare-bones’ Asean summit to push through  philstar.com PBBM: ASEAN summit to push through in May despite Middle East conflict  Philippine News Agency ASEAN shifts meetings online amid war-induced PH energy emergency  Rappler Leviste to Marcos: Cut Asean budget, funnel savings to fuel price relief  Inquirer.net ASEAN summit to go ahead in May, but shortened to ‘bare … Read more

Iran war could cripple the ‘Yuxi Circle’ or 55% of world population

As the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran intensifies, the specter of escalation presents major economic, political, and geopolitical threats not just in the Middle East, but across the most densely populated and dynamic region of the world: East, Southeast and South Asia. The “Yuxi Circle”, named for the Chinese city at its center, has a radius … Read more

MEA Secretary (East) P Kumaran visits Mekong-Ganga Cooperation Textile Museum in Cambodia

Siem Reap [Cambodia], March 22 (ANI): Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs, P Kumaran on Saturday visited the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation Asian Traditional Museum in Siem Reap, highlighting the shared cultural heritage of the Mekong-Ganga region. According to the spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal, Kumaran visited the museum during his … Read more

Philippines urges Asean to be global investment safe haven as Middle East war rages

Asean should position itself as a safe haven for investment amid worsening global volatility, the host country said as the region’s economic ministers kicked off their meeting in Manila on Friday. “Let us ensure that Asean remains a region where investment is met with certainty and where cooperation creates genuine opportunity for our people,” Philippine … Read more

ASEAN economic ministers look to deepen integration as Iran war toll mounts

Iran tensions Bloc’s foreign ministers also hold a conference call to discuss response to conflict A worker prepares to fill an underground storage tank at a gas station in Quezon City, Metro Manila. ASEAN economic ministers are meeting in the Philippine capital on Friday to discuss ways to counter the disruption caused by the Iran war. … Read more

Philippines says open trade must continue in ASEAN amid Mideast conflict

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Asean digital economy agreement nears completion

NEGOTIATIONS for the creation of an Asean Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) are expected to wind up in the next few months and be signed by November, according to a Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) official. The DEFA negotiating committee, which held its 18 Meeting on March 9 in Taguig, addressed remaining issues in … Read more

Beijing signals high hopes for South China Sea ‘golden rules’ by end of year

China has signalled strong optimism for finalising negotiations with neighbouring Asian countries to seal a new institutional framework on contested South China Sea waterways. “All parties expect to conclude the consultations within this year,” Wang said. “China has the confidence and determination to work with all parties to overcome disturbances, build consensus despite differences and … Read more