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ASEAN Diplomats Meet With China Amid South China Sea Tensions

ASEAN diplomats meet in Vientiane to address South China Sea tensions and Myanmar crisis, navigating complex geopolitical dynamics.

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China, Russia Say To Counter 'Extra-regional Forces' In SE Asia

China and Russia's foreign ministers met their Southeast Asian counterparts Friday after vowing to counter "extra-regional forces", a day before Washington's top diplomat was due to arrive.

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Southeast Asian diplomats meet with China as friction mounts over Beijing's sweeping maritime claims

Top diplomats from Southeast Asia have met with China’s Foreign Minister for talks that come as friction continues to escalate in the region as Beijing grows more assertive in pressing sweeping maritime claims

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Russia, China FMs Meet As ASEAN Talks Get Underway In Laos

The foreign ministers of Russia and China met on Thursday on the sidelines of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) foreign ministers talks in Laos, Moscow and AFP journalists said.

International Business Times

ASEAN Summit In Vientiane Addresses Myanmar Crisis And South China Sea Tensions

ASEAN meetings in Vientiane address Myanmar's civil war, South China Sea tensions, and broader regional challenges, emphasizing unity and cooperation.

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Myanmar violence, South China Sea tensions are top issues as Southeast Asian diplomats meet in Laos

Southeast Asian foreign ministers are gathering in the capital of Laos for the start of a regional forum that will run through Saturday

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Blinken Heads To Southeast Asia To Reaffirm Ties With Strategic Allies

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads to Southeast Asia this week to deepen ties with his country's strategic allies, an official said Monday, with the United States seeking to bolster its regional stance against an increasingly assertive China.

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China's Exports Beat Forecasts, Imports Fall In June

China's June exports exceed expectations, driven by strong performance. Trade surplus widens, but challenges remain post-COVID-19.

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India’s nuanced approach in the South China Sea

The evolution of India’s position on the South China Sea cannot be decoupled from its complex relationship with China

The Hindu

Singapore ‘tightens screws’ on Myanmar generals with arms trade crackdown

The UN says Russia, China and India continue to send weapons to Myanmar even as the Singapore route is blocked.

Al Jazeera

Thailand leads push for 6-nation visa

Thailand is steering a plan for a joint-visa programme with six Asean countries that together hosted about 70 million tourists last year.

Bangkok Post

Thailand: Single-visa initiative targets long-haul travellers, promotes seamless ASEAN travel

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin of Thailand is spearheading an initiative to establish a joint-visa program with countries that collectively welcomed approximately 70 million tourists last year. This move is part of a broader effort to enhance Thailand's appeal to long-haul travellers who tend to spend more during their visits.

The Times of India

Malaysia’s airport fee hikes leave bad taste in travellers’ mouths

The Malaysian Aviation Commission says increases needed to support the aviation sector’s post-pandemic recovery.

Al Jazeera

Thailand Delivers Humanitarian Aid To War-Torn Myanmar

Thailand delivers humanitarian aid to Myanmar to support 20,000 displaced individuals in conflict-affected regions, emphasizing fairness and humanitarian p...

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Anwar's Bold US-China Neutrality Call: A Diplomatic Tightrope For A Small, Struggling Country

Anwar Ibrahim has boldly called for neutrality in the rivalry between Washington and Beijing, but his impartiality call comes at a critical time in Malaysia's economy – will a small country "struggling to survive in a complex world" emerge unscathed as it walks a tightrope between the world's economic and…

The Hindu

The Myanmar conflict is a regional problem

The only way forward for Myanmar, and the region, is a truly democratic post-junta Myanmar

Al Jazeera

Thailand, Laos try to ‘make junta presentable’ amid ASEAN Myanmar inertia

With Laos as chair, the 10 members of ASEAN appear to be becoming more accommodative of reviled military regime.

AAP

Australia will 'win' wine dispute with China: minister

Australia still expects China to complete its review of tariffs on wine exports by the end of the month, the federal government says.

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Australia And ASEAN Urge Restraint In South China Sea

Australia and ASEAN jointly call for restraint in South China Sea and Gaza conflict, emphasizing peace and international cooperation.

Radio France Internationale

Asean-Australia meeting ends with warning against actions that 'endanger peace'

Leaders from Southeast Asia and Australia warned against actions that "endanger peace" in the South China Sea following fresh confrontations between Beijing and the Philippines in contested waters. France, another Pacific player, is concerned as well.

AAP

Albanese aligns Australia's destiny with Southeast Asia

Anthony Albanese insists Australia's destiny is in Southeast Asia, as China's influence in the region loomed over the end of the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit.

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Singapore's Exclusive Deal With Taylor Swift Defended By Prime Minister

Singapore's Prime Minister defends exclusive deal with Taylor Swift to boost tourism post-COVID-19, drawing criticism from neighboring countries.

Al Jazeera

Singapore’s PM defends Taylor Swift exclusivity deal amid regional grumbles

Lee Hsien Loong says deal to lure pop star not ‘unfriendly’ to other countries in Southeast Asia.

International Business Times

Trade, Submarines Feature At ASEAN Talks In Australia

Australia unveiled plans to ramp up investment in Southeast Asia on Tuesday, setting aside US$1.3 billion to bolster trade in a region of rising economic might.

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Singapore Defends Exclusive Deal With Taylor Swift For Tour

Singapore's Prime Minister defends exclusive Taylor Swift deal for boosting tourism post-COVID-19 disruptions.

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