ASEAN-China-GCC Partnership: Injecting Global Economic Certainty

Asean, China, and GCC Forge “Golden Triangle” for Global Stability Table of Contents Asean, China, and GCC Forge “Golden Triangle” for Global Stability Asean, China, and GCC Forge “Golden Triangle” for Global Stability Trilateral Summit Aims too Bolster Economic cooperation South-South Cooperation to Counter Trade Disruptions Did You Know? The “Golden Triangle” of Resources, Manufacturing, … Read more

Indonesia, China agree to bolster ties ahead of ASEAN summit – Asia & Pacific

hinese Premier Li Qiang warned on Sunday that the rise of “unilateralism and protectionism” could threaten the global economic and trade order, as he  reaffirmed Beijing’s ties with Jakarta on Sunday during his visit to Indonesia ahead of a regional summit in Kuala Lumpur. “Unilateralism and protectionism are on the rise globally, posing a serious … Read more

Indonesia Alerts ASEAN to the Risks of Transnational Crime

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Indonesia has warned that transnational crimes have evolved into an existential threat that could jeopardize the entire formation project of the ASEAN community. Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono stated that this phenomenon is not just a regular security issue, but a fundamental challenge that threatens the integrity of the region. At the 29th … Read more

Indonesia, China agree to bolster ties ahead of ASEAN summit – Asia & Pacific

hinese Premier Li Qiang warned on Sunday that the rise of “unilateralism and protectionism” could threaten the global economic and trade order, as he  reaffirmed Beijing’s ties with Jakarta on Sunday during his visit to Indonesia ahead of a regional summit in Kuala Lumpur. “Unilateralism and protectionism are on the rise globally, posing a serious … Read more

Timor-Leste could join ASEAN bloc by October —minister

KUALA LUMPUR — Timor-Leste is a step closer to fulfilling its longstanding wish to join the Southeast Asian regional bloc and could become its 11th member state by October, Malaysia’s foreign minister said on Sunday. Mohamad Hasan said on the sidelines ahead of an Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Kuala Lumpur that Dili “has … Read more

East Timor Could Join ASEAN Bloc By October: Minister – Barron's

East Timor Could Join ASEAN Bloc By October: Minister  Barron’s ASEAN adopts SEANWFZ addendum, backs Timor-Leste accession and Myanmar proposal  The Malaysian Reserve Timor-Leste’s participation in Asean meetings has surged – Asean sec-gen  NST Online Timor Leste urged to accelerate legal compliance for Asean membership  thestar.com.my Malaysia Reaffirms Support For Timor-Leste’s ASEAN Membership  BusinessToday Malaysia Source link

Macron in Vietnam, ASEAN summit, Future of Asia

Welcome to Your Week in Asia. French President Emmanuel Macron touches down in Vietnam as part of a regional tour, during which bilateral deals will be sealed and he will speak on defense issues. Regional diplomacy continues when ASEAN leaders meet in Kuala Lumpur, with Malaysia also hosting a meeting between the bloc, Gulf States … Read more

ASEAN-China-GCC cooperation seen to inject certainty into global economy

An aerial drone photo taken on April 30, 2025 shows a cargo ship berthing at a container dock of Qingdao Port in Qingdao, East China’s Shandong province. (PHOTO / XINHUA) KUALA LUMPUR – Cooperation between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), China and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries will unlock immense potential for … Read more

Civilizational multipolarity in a post-Pax Americana world

In 2016, Singapore’s then-Defense Minister Ng Eng Hen was asked in Parliament how the country would respond if the United States were to pull back from its security commitments in Asia. At the time, the question was hypothetical. Today, with Donald Trump in his second term and Ng stepping down after 14 years as Singapore’s … Read more

Kuwaiti crown prince to lead delegation to GCC-Asean Summits in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The Crown Prince of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, will depart for Malaysia on Sunday to lead Kuwait’s delegation to the 2nd Asean-GCC Summit and the Asean-GCC-China Summit in Kuala Lumpur. According to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), the Crown Prince is representing the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber … Read more