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Stepping stones for Asean's rights body

In 2009, Asean established a long-awaited regional human rights body in the form of the Asean Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR). This commission has now undertaken a self-assessment of its work in recent years, and it covers some of the innovative measures identified below. Complementary to AICHR, there also…

Bangkok Post · Oct 4, 2022

Apec 2022: Miss it at your own peril

After dilly-dallying for some time, President Joe Biden informed the Thai government that he will not attend the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Leaders' meeting (APECLM) on Nov 18-19. The reason is quite simple: He is attending the wedding of his granddaughter at the White House. Instead, he is sending Vice…

Bangkok Post · Oct 3, 2022

The infrastructure decade in ASEAN is just beginning:

As the world emerges from the pandemic and governments focus on stimulating their economies and prioritising a more sustainable and resilient future, spending on infrastructure will rank among the top priorities.

Bangkok Post · Sep 29, 2022

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Commentary: On the Ukraine war, it’s the West vs. the rest

From the moment Russian forces began their widespread missile barrage against Ukrainian targets in February, the United States and Europe have sought to rally the world on Ukraine’s behalf. The narrative of the collective West has been simple, and it appeals to our moral sensibilities about what is right and…

Chicago Tribune · Sep 28, 2022

Aussie ties out of the woods, raring to go

'Thais that bind: secret mission ends Aussie's torment," read the front page headline of The Australian on Nov 22, 2020. It was referring to Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert, the British-Australian academic arrested in late 2018 by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard as she was about to leave Tehran over an espionage charge.…

Bangkok Post · Sep 26, 2022

Han Lay drama brings crisis home

Since the political turmoil in Myanmar unfolded two years ago, the resulting catastrophe has remained largely contained within its border. However, recent developments have shown the crisis is now just around the corner, and as such, the Thai government's inaction, as well as the wider Asean community's lack of real…

Bangkok Post · Sep 24, 2022

Quad members oppose any unilateral actions that seek to change status quo in Indo-Pacific

The members intend to meet in person for the next Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi in early 2023.

The Hindu · Sep 24, 2022

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GCC Secretary General Meets ASEAN Counterpart

The Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) for the Arab States Dr.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 24, 2022

Malaysian PM laments lack of UN action on Myanmar crisis

Thousands have been killed since Myanmar’s military seized power in February 2021 from Aung San Suu Kyi’s government.

Al Jazeera · Sep 24, 2022

Indonesia's stance on China-Taiwan conflict more about dependency on Beijing than being neutral

Indonesia’s attitude toward rising tensions between China and Taiwan suggests Southeast Asia’s largest economy is still dependent on China, fearing the loss of its closest and biggest trading partner.

The Conversation · Sep 24, 2022

Myanmar civil society tells UN to stop giving regime ‘legitimacy’

UN chief Antonio Guterres told UN agencies ‘must stop’ presenting credentials and signing agreements with coup leaders.

Al Jazeera · Sep 23, 2022

Asean foreign ministers to meet next month in Jakarta

Foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) will gather in Jakarta next month to narrow topics to be discussed at the group's summit in November, the Indonesian government said Friday.

Bangkok Post · Sep 23, 2022

UN told Myanmar has gone from ‘bad to worse to horrific’

Special Rapporteur Tom Andrews says Myanmar people are frustrated with an international community they feel has failed.

Al Jazeera · Sep 22, 2022

The world is making the Mekong its dump

Mounting marine pollution is choking the world’s oceans and rivers, especially in Southeast Asia — and it’ll only get worse unless something changes.

360info · Sep 22, 2022

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The News Lens · Sep 20, 2022

Myanmar: What Can Indonesia Do as ASEAN Chair To Help End Overshadowed Conflict?

Indonesia, whose authoritarian leader stepped down from power in 1998, offers Myanmar an example of military reform.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Sep 20, 2022

Japan, U.S. aim for stronger economic ties with ASEAN

SIEM REAP, Cambodia -- Japan and the United States are trying to accelerate economic cooperation with Southeast Asian countries. Home to many manufacturing plants, Southeast Asia is central to the global supply chain and an important region in terms of economic security.

Bangkok Post · Sep 20, 2022

11 schoolchildren killed in Myanmar air strike: Unicef

YANGON: At least 11 schoolchildren died in an air strike and firing on a Myanmar village, the UN children's agency said, an attack the country's junta said targeted rebels hiding in the area.

Al Jazeera · Sep 20, 2022

Call for action on Myanmar as at least 11 killed in school attack

At least 11 children killed in military raid, as UN, ASEAN consider tougher measures to deal with post-coup crisis.

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Reuters · Sep 20, 2022

As U.N. mulls Myanmar action, Malaysia pushes ASEAN to review peace plan

Southeast Asian nations must decide if they are going to push ahead with a so-far failed five-point peace plan for Myanmar or "decide what's next" before their leaders meet in November, Malaysia's Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah said on Monday.

Bangkok Post · Sep 19, 2022

Huawei launches global cloud initiative

Global tech powerhouse Huawei Technologies is sharpening its focus on strengthening its partnership ecosystem for growth by launching a "Go Cloud, Go Global" plan to work with partners across industries to capitalise on its cloud power to push for digital solutions and capacity building.

Bangkok Post · Sep 19, 2022

Rising S Korea deepens ties with Asean

To witness the dynamism of South Korea's rise and its relationship with Asean and each bloc member, it is important to attend the reception marking the national day of Vietnam.

Bangkok Post · Sep 19, 2022

Huawei Cloud strengthens its wings with ‘one network’ for the global market

The digital transformation race is driving exponential growth of cloud computing in the post-pandemic phase and as the cloud becomes the digital backbone of business, Huawei Cloud paves the road to the global market.

The Hindu · Sep 18, 2022

Geopolitics without geoeconomics, a fool’s errand

India’s current policy of pursuing geopolitical ends without geoeconomic ballast is a regressive step

Bangkok Post · Sep 15, 2022

BoT to improve payment system standard

The Bank of Thailand plans to upgrade the country's payment system standard to stabilise financial services and prevent digital banking glitches.

The Conversation · Sep 15, 2022

Myanmar: What can Indonesia do as ASEAN chair to help end overshadowed conflict?

Myanmar’s military leadership has violently repressed and persecuted its own people in the country since the February 2021 coup in an attempt to crack down on dissent and maintain control of the country.

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