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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.

Bangkok Post

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.

Reuters

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.

Bangkok Post

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Thailand's chance to shine

Thailand is scheduled to host the Asia-Paciﬁc Economic Cooperation (Apec) 2022 summit later this week.

Bangkok Post

G-20 statement in doubt as US, Russia fail to agree on language

Russia and the U.S. failed to agree on language for a joint statement following a multilateral summit in Cambodia, making it unlikely the Group of 20 nations will reach a consensus in Indonesia either this week.

Tribune News Service

Vladimir Putin is out and Twitter's new owner Elon Musk will be on the sidelines. The G20 begins today, but what on Earth is it?

The phrase "Bali summit" might sound like a euphemism for a surfing getaway with the opportunity to sink a couple of Bintangs on the beach. But there's a rather large diplomatic summit kicking off on the Indonesian island today.

ABC News

Japan and US agree to strengthen alliance amid geopolitical tensions

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and U.S. President Joe Biden agreed at a meeting on Sunday to strengthen their countries' alliance amid shared concerns over a rise in geopolitical tensions.

Reuters

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Yoon and Kishida to continue discussions on pending issues

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida agreed on Sunday to continue discussions for a prompt resolution of pending issues, Yoon's office said, as they seek to improve relations dogged by historical disputes.

Reuters

Japan and South Korea reaffirm efforts to resolve wartime labour disputes

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Sunday said that he and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol have reaffirmed that their countries will work towards a swift resolution of the wartime labour issue

Reuters

Biden commits to Asia, pitches freedom of navigation in S. China Sea

US President Joe Biden on Sunday vowed his country's commitment to the Indo-Pacific and emphasised the importance of freedom of navigation in the East and South China seas during an annual regional meeting involving members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

Bangkok Post

Albanese and Biden discuss climate action and Aukus pact ahead of G20 summit

In a 40-minute meeting, the prime minister also invited the US president to address federal parliament next year during meeting of the Quad

The Guardian - AU

Kishida tells Asia leaders China infringing on Japan's sovereignty

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told Asian leaders on Sunday that China is continuously and increasingly taking actions that infringe on Japan's sovereignty and escalate tensions in the region.

Reuters

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar participates in 17th East Asia Summit in Cambodia

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday participated in the 17th East Asia Summit in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Read more on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

External affairs minister S Jaishankar discusses Ukraine conflict with Antony Blinken

PHNOM PENH: External affairs minister S Jaishankar met US secretary of state Antony Blinken on Sunday and discussed the Ukraine conflict, the strategic Indo-Pacific region and bilateral relations on the sidelines of the Asean-India summit in the Cambodian capital.

The Times of India

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Reuters

Chinese premier says economy on 'upward trend', vows further support

China's economy has grown 3% over the past three quarters and is stabilising on an "upward trend", Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said, vowing to continue to support the economy with policy measures.

The Independent UK

Southeast Asian leaders call for unity amid global tensions

Cambodian leader Hun Sen is calling for unity, telling a gathering including Russia, China and the United States that current global tensions have been taking their toll on everyone

Evening Standard

Watch: Joe Biden mixes up Cambodia and Colombia in latest gaffe

US president appears to mix up Cambodia and Colombia at international summit

Axios

President Biden looks to counter China days ahead of meeting Xi Jinping

The president is presenting the United States as a friendly and calm ally for the region.

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PM and Chinese Premier meet in Cambodia

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has kicked off a nine-day tour in Southeast Asia spruiking Australia's relationships with the region.

Bangkok Post

Bangkok mooted for Japan-China summit

PHNOM PENH: Japan and China are working to arrange talks between Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and President Xi Jinping, with Thailand envisioned as the venue but Indonesia remaining a possibility, say sources familiar with the plan.

Reuters

U.S. President Biden slips up on name of ASEAN summit host Cambodia

U.S. President Joe Biden on Saturday referred to Cambodia, which is hosting an international summit led by Southeast Asian leaders, as Colombia.

WEKU

Biden pledges the U.S. will work with southeast Asian nations

Biden's efforts at this year's ASEAN summit are meant to lay the groundwork for his highly anticipated face-to-face meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday.

Reuters

Biden seeks transparency from Cambodia PM on China role at navy base

U.S. President Joe Biden on Saturday raised concerns with the leader of Cambodia about Chinese activities at it Ream Naval Base, stressing the importance of full transparency, the White House said.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Kishida stresses importance of rule of law at ASEAN+3 summit

PHNOM PENH -- Prime Minister Fumio Kishida stressed the importance of an international order based on the rule of law at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Plus Three summit in Phnom Penh on Saturday, amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

Biden says U.S. pact with ASEAN will tackle 'biggest issues of our time'

U.S. President Joe Biden on Saturday said a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the United States and the ASEAN bloc will help to tackle "the biggest issues of our time".

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