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US pushes Indonesia defense ties as China power grows

It comes as China ramps up its naval activity in the Indo-Pacific region

The Independent UK

US pushes defense ties with Indonesia as China strengthens

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd J

The Independent UK

Martin Schram: Searching for a new age of leaders

Someday, history’s chroniclers will label this November as the month when America’s political elites and also America’s just plain people of the left, center and right suddenly began trying to see beyond the horizon – urgently hoping to discover their next generation of leaders.

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China Says Open to Meeting with US Defense Secretary

China said on Sunday it is open to a meeting with the US defense secretary on the sidelines of a regional security forum in Cambodia this week, in a sign of thawing relations after the countries' top leaders met earlier this month. China Defense Minister Wei Fenghe and US Secretary…

Asharq Al-Awsat

As APEC winds up, 'summit season' brought successes but also revealed the extent of global challenges

Every November, the annual summit meetings of Asia’s key regional institutions attracts the world’s attention. The APEC leaders’ meeting started the trend in 1993, adopting a much-derided practice of an awkward photo op where presidents and prime minister dress in “local” attire. ASEAN’s own leaders’ summit and its outgrowths, especially…

The Conversation

Ukraine crisis eclipses Myanmar in world's capacity for attention

One year has passed since Myanmar's National Unity Government (NUG) declared a "defensive war" in its armed struggle against the military junta that had staged a coup. The NUG is a government in exile formed by those who are against the military junta. The two sides remain in a state…

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China, US officials to attend Southeast Asia defense meeting

The Chinese and U.S. defense chiefs will both attend next week's expanded meeting of Southeast Asian defense ministers in Cambodia

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Thai Mice sector forecast to generate $12bn by 2027

Thailand has the potential to become the Asean hub of Mice (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions), with the country's industry forecast to reach US$12 billion by 2027, buoyed by world-class venues and its multicultural nature, according to global event organiser RX.

Bangkok Post

To see Albanese’s diplomatic dance through Asia is to watch hope at war with danger

Anthony Albanese’s first summit season as Australian prime minister took place in dangerous times, but began and ended with hopeful signs. Katharine Murphy was with him for crucial meetings at Asean and the G20

The Guardian - AU

ASEAN envoy to Myanmar welcomes mass release of prisoners by military

The special envoy of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) welcomed on Friday a recent mass release of prisoners by Myanmar's military government as "an important gesture" towards helping create a conducive environment for dialogue.

Reuters

Thailand's EEC is an opportunity not to be missed

This is a special year for our region. This month, Southeast Asian capitals play host to three major summits. Cambodia hosted the Asean Summit from Nov 10-13 and the G20 Summit has just been held in Bali, Indonesia. This weekend, Thailand hosts the annual leaders' summit of the Asia Pacific…

Bangkok Post

Sean Turnell arrives in Melbourne

Australian economist Sean Turnell has been released from a Myanmar prison and has touched down at Melbourne Airport.

AAP

‘A remarkable man’: Anthony Albanese confirms release of Sean Turnell from Myanmar jail

The prime minister pays tribute to foreign minister Penny Wong for diplomacy that led to freeing of Australian economist after 650 days

The Guardian - AU

Relief as Australian Sean Turnell to be released from prison in Myanmar, but more needs to be done

In one of the few positive developments to come out of Myanmar in recent times, the military junta announced on Thursday it would be releasing almost 6,000 prisoners in an amnesty to mark Myanmar’s National Day.

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Myanmar military releasing Turnell, Kubota, Bowman: Reports

Military says it is releasing and deporting Sean Turnell, Toru Kubota, Vicky Bowman and Kyaw Htay Oo as part of amnesty.

The Independent UK

Thailand to stress sustainability at Asia-Pacific summit

Leaders from the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum begin a two-day summit in Thailand’s capital on Friday with a crowded backdrop of issues to contend with: the Ukraine war, great power rivalry in Asia, inflation and food and energy shortages

Bangkok Post

Time to foster peace

There were a few takeaways from the Asean meetings held in Phnom Penh last week. Apart from political diversions and photo-ops between world leaders with Prime Minister Hun Sen, the most welcoming news was that Timor Leste is to be a new Asean member.

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Russia’s war in Ukraine challenges old comrades in Southeast Asia

Vladimir Putin’s absence from the G20 Summit in Bali also undermines talk of a Russian pivot to the Asia-Pacific region.

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5 CEOs of the leading companies share views

With the goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2040, Thai Beverage Plc (ThaiBev) has accelerated a push into green businesses such as recycling and renewables amid a global and local decarbonization push by organising Sustainability Expo 2022 (SX 2022), ASEAN’s largest sustainability event of the year which saw a tremendous…

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When the meeting is the thing: Xi-Albanese take a step to a reset

Yes, the two leaders shaking hands and talking is a good thing, but don’t expect any wildly exciting outcomes.

Bangkok Post

PM must use meet 'to showcase vision'

The chairman of the Sang Anakhot Thai Party, Somkid Jatusripitak, said Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha should take advantage of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) Summit to show his vision for the nation, as well as his leadership skills, to be recognised as an Asean leader.

Reuters

'Cockeyed optimist' Biden pushes unity with Republicans after Democrats retain Senate

As midterm election forecasts darkened for his Democratic party, U.S. President Joe Biden kept predicting things would turn around.

Bangkok Post

Five Asean central banks sign MoU on regional cross border payments

JAKARTA: Five Southeast Asian central banks signed on Monday a memorandum of understanding on regional cross border payments at an event ahead of a G20 summit in Bali.

Reuters

Germany's Scholz: G20 consensus on war in Ukraine to be 'tough ride'

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said leaders of the Group of 20 (G20) major economies would find it difficult agreeing clear statements on global issues and the war in Ukraine when they meet this week for the first time since Russia invaded Ukraine.

Bangkok Post

RX Tradex to host the 36th edition of METALEX,

RX Tradex is planning to host the 36th edition of METALEX, ASEAN’s No. 1 Machine Tools & Metalworking exhibition, taking the “ASEAN Community Connector” concept, connecting over 85,000 metalworking industrialists across the region with more than 2,500 brands of world-class metalworking technologies.

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