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'Move forward shoulder to shoulder on issue of terrorism': PM Modi announces JWG with New Zealand

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (local time) said India and New Zealand have decided to move "shoulder to shoulder" in combating terrorism by establishing a Joint Working Group, while reaffirming their commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific and reform of global institutions, including the United Nations.

The Economic Times

Asean foreign ministers to hold meeting with Myanmar counterpart in Bangkok at weekend

HANOI - Foreign Ministers of the Southeast Asian bloc Asean will hold an informal meeting with their Myanmar counterpart ‌in Bangkok on Sunday, Thailand and Vietnam said on Thursday.

Bangkok Post

Thailand deepens US defence ties

Thailand seeks to deepen defence, cybersecurity and academic cooperation with the United States while maintaining its neutral foreign policy and supporting a peaceful, rules-based Indo-Pacific, Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow told reporters during an official visit to Hawaii on Monday.

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India can play bigger role in its defence modernisation drive: Indonesia

Indonesia seeks deeper defence ties with India, prioritizing technology transfer and co-production over simple procurement. Jakarta views India as a crucial partner in shaping the Indo-Pacific, beyond just ASEAN. This collaboration, spanning naval exercises to joint capability development, is set to expand, with potential for significant advancements during Prime Minister…

The Economic Times

Australia keeps 2027 international student cap unchanged at 295,000

Australia will maintain its international student cap at 295,000 for 2027, offering sector stability. However, student and temporary graduate visa fees are set to rise by 25%, though concessions will apply to students from Pacific nations, Timor-Leste, and ASEAN countries. Regional universities will retain enhanced allocations, ensuring continued support for…

The Economic Times

India pushes to upgrade ASEAN FTA, advances talks on CECA with Australia

India is actively engaged in upgrading its trade agreements with ASEAN partners, aiming to liberalize the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement. Simultaneously, New Delhi is progressing towards a comprehensive economic cooperation agreement with Australia. These efforts underscore India's commitment to strengthening economic ties across the region, with Prime Minister Modi's…

The Economic Times

'Middle powers' to fill the global gap?

By all accounts, the world we have inhabited is being disrupted, turned on its head, and set to its side. In all the think-tank and university-led discussions I have recently attended, it has become customary to acknowledge and lament the inexorable breakdown of the international system, in which conflict is…

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Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing to visit Laos in first Asean member state visit

NAY PYI TAW — Myanmar junta chief ⁠turned ⁠president Min Aung Hlaing will make an official visit to Laos in the next few days, state media reported on Wednesday, his ‌first trip to a member state of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) since taking on his new civilian…

Bangkok Post

End criminalisation of drug use

Earlier this month, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) released its latest regional report showing another year of record-breaking increases in drug seizures made by countries in Southeast and East Asia, particularly of methamphetamine and ketamine -- both synthetic drugs produced and trafficked regionally for the past…

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Mainland SE Asia's shifting dynamics

To see how Thailand is really doing, one needs to be outside the country. On a recent work trip to Hanoi, I found it inescapable that Thailand continues to fall behind even as its leaders pretend otherwise. Given the last two decades of political instability and prolonged economic doldrums, this…

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Chinese tech, investments welcome, but trade opening needs caution: CII President

Chinese investments and technology are welcome in India, but a cautious approach is needed for trade, according to CII President R Mukundan. He emphasized reducing import dependence on China and boosting domestic manufacturing. Mukundan also highlighted potential collaborations in battery storage and semiconductor chemicals. Regarding the US, he stressed the…

The Economic Times

The resilience of Thai-Russian relations

To truly grasp Thailand's current relationship with Russia, one must understand the core tenets of Thai diplomacy. In Thai foreign policy, fostering friendships, minimising enemies, and preserving room for strategic adjustment are enduring virtues. The bilateral bond between the two nations -- which will celebrate its 130th anniversary next year…

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CKGSB Hosts 10th Economic Symposium in Beijing, Spotlighting China-ASEAN and China-Europe Economic Ties

BEIJING, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB), a leading business school in China, hosted its 10th Economic Symposium at its new Beijing campus. The forum brought together ambassadors, policymakers, business leaders, and scholars to examine China's economic outlook and its evolving relationships with ASEAN…

AAP

Tighten up hub plan

Thailand's ambition to become an Asean semiconductor hub deserves serious attention. The aspiration was unveiled last week when Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced a goal for Thailand to produce semiconductors domestically by 2050. A national committee, known as the "semiconductor board", will drive the development of the semiconductor and advanced…

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Thailand eyes Russia trade

Thailand and Russia are seeking to strengthen trade and investment cooperation in sectors ranging from energy and fertilisers to digital technology and innovation.

AAP

Shaw Investment A.P.A.C. and InCorp Singapore Strengthen China-Singapore-ASEAN Innovation Corridor to Support the Global Expansion of China's Next Generation Technology Enterprises

SINGAPORE, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- InCorp Singapore, An Ascentium Company, and Shaw Investment A.P.A.C. have entered into a strategic collaboration to support the internationalisation of high-potential Chinese technology companies, innovation-led enterprises and family offices through Singapore. The collaboration forms part of Shaw Investment's China–Singapore–ASEAN internationalisation...

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SIAL Guangzhou 2026: Backed by the World's Factory, Fast Becoming Asia's New Food Sourcing Hub

GUANGZHOU, China, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As global food and beverage companies continue searching for reliable supply chains and new growth markets across Asia, China is doubling down on its role as a key sourcing destination. The latest signal came from SIAL Shanghai 2026, which concluded with record-breaking results,…

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Putin hosts leaders of Southeast Asian nations, seeking to boost their business ties

Russians President Vladimir Putin hosted leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, seeking to bolster business and other ties with members of the regional bloc

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Putin meets with ASEAN leaders in Russia as G7 vow 'unwavering' support for Ukraine

It comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with G7 leaders in France. Zelenskyy said on Wednesday they had agreed on the "additional strengthening of Ukraine’s air defense" and new measures against Moscow.

The Economic Times

Russian President Vladimir Putin hosts ASEAN leaders amid G7 pressure on Ukraine war

President Vladimir Putin hosts a summit of Southeast Asian leaders in the central Russian city of Kazan from Wednesday, as the West pressures Moscow to end its Ukraine offensive. Representatives of 11 countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations will arrive in Kazan on Wednesday, with the main day…

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Vietnam's economy is one of the fastest-growing in the world. Can it make the leap into the ranks of middle-income countries?

Hanoi wants to grow the economy by 10% annually by the end of the decade--but does Vietnam have enough capital, labor, and infrastructure to meet these ambitions?

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PM set for Asean-Russia meet

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will travel to Kazan, Russia, on June 17–18 to attend the Asean–Russia Commemorative Summit, where Thailand aims to expand cooperation in trade, investment, energy and other economic sectors under its economic diplomacy policy.

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Myanmar eyes Asean Summit spot

Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing is pressing ahead on two fronts simultaneously -- the battlefield and diplomacy. For the latter, the Myanmar president and former junta leader aims to secure a return to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) fold by the next summit in November. Whether he succeeds…

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Manufacturing Expo 2026 Set to Transform ASEAN Manufacturing

Bangkok, 28 May 2026 – Thailand’s manufacturing sector is facing a new wave of challenges and pressure. RX BITEC therefore invites entrepreneurs and manufacturers from around the world to join in transforming production through innovations at Manufacturing Expo 2026 , ASEAN’s most comprehensive machinery and technology event for manufacturing and…

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Asean must rely on itself and Japan

It sounds somewhat paradoxical to think that Asean is more internally problematic than ever, and yet the 11-member Southeast Asian bloc also needs to rely on itself like never before. But such is the tough reality in Thailand's regional neighbourhood. Under pressure from both the United States and China, Asean…

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