The Latest Breaking News from ASEAN

Anutin begins key visit to Indonesia

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will begin an official visit to Indonesia on Monday, the first by a Thai PM to the country in 15 years, the government said.

Bangkok Post · Aug 2

Asia's aging population doesn't have to be a fiscal burden. With smart planning, it can be a growth opportunity

Singapore and Japan demonstrate that longer lives can boost growth if health and labor policies align.

Fortune · Jul 31

Myanmar's president outlines policy road map, criticizes ASEAN peace plan

Myanmar’s president marked his government’s first 100 days in office on Friday with a speech defending his record and outlining a five-year road map for his administration

The Independent UK · Jul 31

China and Japan differ on whether their foreign ministers spoke last week at ASEAN

Japan and China are giving conflicting accounts about whether their foreign ministers briefly spoke last week

The Independent UK · Jul 27

'There are Chinese projects on territories in J-K that belong to India': MEA objects to illegal occupation

India's Ministry of External Affairs accused China of illegally occupying Indian territories. Beijing's ongoing infrastructure projects in these regions also drew strong objections from New Delhi. This statement followed discussions between Indian and Chinese foreign ministers at the ASEAN summit. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi highlighted previous positive engagements between…

The Economic Times · Jul 24

India rebuffs Pakistan's ASEAN comments, reaffirms Indus Waters Treaty abeyance

India on Friday firmly rejected Pakistan's remarks at the ASEAN forum, affirming the Indus Waters Treaty stays in abeyance until Islamabad halts cross-border terrorism. The External Affairs Ministry also dismissed claims of India causing deliberate flooding in Pakistan as baseless, attributing Chenab River surges to heavy monsoon rains.

The Economic Times · Jul 24

China coast guard uses water cannons on 2 Philippine vessels as top diplomats meet in Manila

Chinese coast guard ships have fired water cannons at two Philippine fisheries vessels in the South China Sea

The Independent UK · Jul 24

India engaged with US for negotiating trade pact, govt tells Rajya Sabha

The Indian government is reviewing recent US tariff developments and remains engaged with Washington on negotiations for a bilateral trade agreement. Commerce officials said consultations are ongoing with farmers, exporters, industries and other stakeholders to safeguard India’s trade interests while advancing the goal of expanding bilateral trade.

The Economic Times · Jul 24

Thailand passport ranking slides, 5th in Asean

The Thai passport went slightly down in the global ranking this year, as Singapore still underlined its most powerful travel document in the ratings.

Bangkok Post · Jul 24

US is ready to help end the 'senseless war' in Ukraine but no quick deal ahead, Rubio says

Secretary Rubio expressed the Trump administration's commitment to ending the Ukraine war. He acknowledged that diplomacy requires sustained effort and new ideas for resolution. Discussions also focused on escalating fighting in the Middle East and South China Sea. China defended its maritime military actions while the Philippines reported harassment.

The Economic Times · Jul 24