TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Vietnam‘s Defense Minister, Phan Van Giang, stated that the Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea, a document negotiated for over two decades between ASEAN member countries and China, is likely to be adopted by the end of 2025 or early 2026. “I believe we will adopt the Code of Conduct … Read more
Forum hears bloc’s role in peace, economic well-being more vital than ever amid global challenges Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (center) receives the Distinguished ASEAN Leader Award at the 2025 ASEAN Leadership and Partnership Forum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on May 25, 2025. (PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY) Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian … Read more
In an era defined by geopolitical fragmentation, economic nationalism, and existential climate threats, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has revealed an ambitious plan for its future. The Forum on ASEAN Community Building (FPCI)—a civil society initiative involving policymakers, academics, and regional experts—recently outlined 35 strategic recommendations to create a “resilient, inclusive, and sustainable … Read more
Indonesia is bulking up its defence regardless. In January, when Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba visited Jakarta, it was announced that Japan would give Indonesia two high-speed patrol boats and boost regional maritime security cooperation. In 2023, the Indonesian military was the only one from ASEAN that participated in a two-week training exercise between Australia … Read more
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Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and China took centre stage at a landmark summit with Southeast Asian nations this week, vowing to bolster trade and deepen economic cooperation amid growing global uncertainty, Al Jazeera reports. Meeting in the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur, the GCC, China and the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) issued … Read more
THE Asian Development Bank (ADB) has unveiled plans to provide an estimated $24 billion in support to Southeast Asia over the next three years, as part of a robust strategy to deepen regional cooperation and integration. The commitment was reaffirmed by ADB President Masato Kanda during the 16th Summits of the Brunei Darussalam–Indonesia–Malaysia–Philippines East Asean … Read more
Marcos Jr. back from ASEAN summit Philstar.com AFP ready to implement South China Sea code of conduct Inquirer.net Back from ASEAN meet, PBBM highlights PH stance on WPS, cooperation Philippine News Agency Marcos Jr. highlights need to ensure freedom of navigation in the South China, Arabian Sea ABS-CBN Marcos, China’s Li talk Trump tariffs on sidelines of ASEAN Rappler Source … Read more
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have opted for a cooperative approach in responding to the impact of U.S. import tariffs, choosing not to retaliate but instead to focus on strengthening intra-regional trade and maintaining open dialogue with Washington. According to ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn, the issue of U.S. … Read more
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