Thailand, Philippines seek closer India-Asean ties – Firstpost

Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines Enrique A Manalo said that the Association of Southeast Nations has a duty to serve its own people and ensure the region’s development read more Asean members have realised that they are the “makers of their own destiny” and that the organisation’s main objective is to focus on … Read more

Vietnam and Indonesia Elevate Ties to Strategic Partnership Amid Maritime Tensions

Certainly! Here’s the rewritten content in HTML format with SEO optimization, clear structure, and a call-to-action: <div id=”post-398172″> <div class=”td-post-content tagdiv-type”> <h2>Vietnam and Indonesia: Elevating Strategic Partnerships</h2> <p>Recently, Vietnam and Indonesia announced the elevation of their bilateral relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership. This development has signified a strong commitment to deepen economic ties, remove … Read more

Vietnam’s Plan to Become a Middle Power

Vietnam and Indonesia last week elevated their bilateral relationship to a so-called comprehensive strategic partnership, committing to deeper economic cooperation, the removal of barriers to trade and investment, and expanded defense and intelligence collaboration. The move was unexpected: The two nations were not overtly striving for closer ties, especially given … Read more

EU looks forward to more regular engagement at leaders’ level with Asean

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The European Union (EU) looks forward to more regular engagement at the leaders’ level with Asean and is working on the matter with Malaysia, the bloc’s chair for this year, said European External Action Service Asia and Pacific Managing Director Niclas Kvarnström. Speaking to Bernama during his recent two-day visit to Malaysia starting  March … Read more

ASEAN Secretary General Highlights Vietnam’s Progress as Permanent Member for 30 Years

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The Secretary General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Kao Kim Hourn, praised Vietnam‘s role in Southeast Asia since becoming a permanent member of ASEAN in 1995. He highlighted Vietnam’s contributions to the ASEAN Free Trade Agreement. Kao explained that the free trade agreement has successfully strengthened the ASEAN region … Read more

Counter-Piracy Endeavors by the Japan Coast Guard and Prospects for Shipbuilding Companies

A JCG member observing the Japanese bulk carrier “Corona Queen” from the deck of the JCG patrol vessel “Settsu” during the counter-piracy exercise, February 5, 2025. (Japan Coast Guard) On February 6, the Japan Coast Guard (JCG) announced the successful completion of a counter-piracy training exercise held the previous day off Cape Muroto in Shikoku, … Read more

Turbulent Waters: Power Struggles and Fragile Alliances in the South China Sea

The South China Sea is more than just a stretch of water. It is a geopolitical chessboard where nations compete for dominance, economic advantage, and national security. Behind it lies a story of territorial ambition, military posturing, and the silent but strong working of diplomacy. This maritime region has been the subject of increasing tensions; … Read more