Asean

Mission to China: Is the PM ready to take a bold position on RCEP?

We should be negotiating terms of a partnership where both China and Bangladesh gain something

ASEAN needs a longer-term approach to the Myanmar crisis

ASEAN must continue to create the space to learn from the various Myanmar stakeholders and seek the support of the major frontline states, namely China and India, in its efforts.

UN chief says global finance system fragmenting; Myanmar crisis worsens

The world risks a "great fracture" of its economic and financial systems, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Thursday at a summit with Southeast Asia's ASEAN bloc, China, the United States and others in Indonesia.

Bangladesh wants to be a Sectoral Dialogue Partner of ASEAN

Bangladesh wants to have greater interaction with ASEAN and become a Sectoral Dialogue Partner since there are vibrant trade relations with some of the countries of the southeast Asian regional bloc.

How can we tackle climate change and food shortage in Asia?

Climate change and food security issues are multifaceted and transcend national boundaries.

SKorean President Moon Jae-in writes about ASEAN before ‘ASEAN-Korea Commemorative Summit’

South Korea’s President Moon Jae-in writes about Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Korea following a three-day long “2019 ASEAN-Korea Commemorative Summit” which will be held in Busan of Korea next week.

Continued destruction in Rakhine and Rohingya repatriation / New evidence raises questions about Myanmar’s intentions

Despite Myanmar’s repeated claims that it is ready for Rohingya repatriation, satellite images show no sign of reconstruction of villages destroyed during a 2017 military-led crackdown, even worse, destruction of residential buildings has continued in the state.

ASEAN leaders call for restraint amid sea row, US-China rift

Southeast Asian leaders press their call for self-restraint in the disputed South China Sea and renewed their alarm over the US-China trade war, with one leader warning it may spiral out of control.

Quit UN for ‘systematic failure’

The Free Rohingya Coalition, a global network of Rohingya activists, has demanded the resignation of UN Secretary General António Guterres and other senior UN leaders for the global body’s “systemic failure” in addressing “genocide” against the Rohingyas in 2017.

July 7, 2024
July 7, 2024

Mission to China: Is the PM ready to take a bold position on RCEP?

We should be negotiating terms of a partnership where both China and Bangladesh gain something

May 19, 2024
May 19, 2024

ASEAN needs a longer-term approach to the Myanmar crisis

ASEAN must continue to create the space to learn from the various Myanmar stakeholders and seek the support of the major frontline states, namely China and India, in its efforts.

September 7, 2023
September 7, 2023

UN chief says global finance system fragmenting; Myanmar crisis worsens

The world risks a "great fracture" of its economic and financial systems, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Thursday at a summit with Southeast Asia's ASEAN bloc, China, the United States and others in Indonesia.

January 20, 2022
January 20, 2022

Bangladesh wants to be a Sectoral Dialogue Partner of ASEAN

Bangladesh wants to have greater interaction with ASEAN and become a Sectoral Dialogue Partner since there are vibrant trade relations with some of the countries of the southeast Asian regional bloc.

December 23, 2021
December 23, 2021

How can we tackle climate change and food shortage in Asia?

Climate change and food security issues are multifaceted and transcend national boundaries.

November 18, 2019
November 18, 2019

SKorean President Moon Jae-in writes about ASEAN before ‘ASEAN-Korea Commemorative Summit’

South Korea’s President Moon Jae-in writes about Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Korea following a three-day long “2019 ASEAN-Korea Commemorative Summit” which will be held in Busan of Korea next week.

July 24, 2019
July 24, 2019

New evidence raises questions about Myanmar’s intentions

Despite Myanmar’s repeated claims that it is ready for Rohingya repatriation, satellite images show no sign of reconstruction of villages destroyed during a 2017 military-led crackdown, even worse, destruction of residential buildings has continued in the state.

June 23, 2019
June 23, 2019

ASEAN leaders call for restraint amid sea row, US-China rift

Southeast Asian leaders press their call for self-restraint in the disputed South China Sea and renewed their alarm over the US-China trade war, with one leader warning it may spiral out of control.

June 20, 2019
June 20, 2019

Quit UN for ‘systematic failure’

The Free Rohingya Coalition, a global network of Rohingya activists, has demanded the resignation of UN Secretary General António Guterres and other senior UN leaders for the global body’s “systemic failure” in addressing “genocide” against the Rohingyas in 2017.

February 13, 2019
February 13, 2019

‘Asean stands ready to provide healthcare to Rohingyas’

Asean cannot discuss with Myanmar on how to provide citizenship to the Rohingya, but stands ready to provide healthcare and education, says Singapore’s Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan.

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