The Latest Breaking News from ASEAN

Indonesian President Jokowi visits Vietnam to discuss South China Sea security and boost trade relations between the two countries.

A veteran Laotian diplomat recently appointed the Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ special envoy to Myanmar, has arrived on his first mission to the strife-torn nation

Japan and ASEAN leaders unite for the 50th anniversary of their official ties, focusing on regional security, economic cooperation, and a rules-respecting ...

Leaders from Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations adopted a joint vision that emphasizes security and economic cooperation, amid growing tensions with China.

Leaders from Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, marking their 50th anniversary of friendship, are meeting at a special summit and expected to adopt a joint vision that places greater emphasis on security cooperation amid growing tensions with China in regional seas

Southeast Asian and Japanese leaders will agree to boost "maritime security cooperation", according to a draft statement seen by AFP from a summit that kicked off Saturday against the backdrop of growing tensions in the South China Sea.

Malaysia grants 30-day visa-free entry to Indian, Chinese citizens to promote tourism. PM Anwar Ibrahim said security screenings will be conducted for all visitors. 8 ASEAN countries already enjoy such facility.

India launches 5-day Millets Festival in Jakarta to raise awareness for millets as sustainable food choice. ASEAN-India Millets Festival jointly organised by Indian Mission to ASEAN and Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare. Exhibition features FPOs, start-ups & Indian chefs.

Major regional players, along with ASEAN, should play a more proactive role to achieve a ceasefire in Myanmar

Southeast Asian defense ministers have expressed “profound concern” over the loss of civilian lives in the Israel-Hamas war and called for an immediate truce and creation of a humanitarian corridor to deliver aid

Myint Swe, the acting president of Mynamar’s military government, has warned that the country “will be split into various parts” after his armed forces suffered huge territorial losses to resistance fighters recently. His response was to call on Mynamar’s people to support his military forces, a call that is likely,…