Southeast Asia

South Korea advances its relation with ASEANSouth Korea advances its relation with ASEAN

South Korea advances its relation with ASEAN

The recent elected President of South Korea, Moon Jae-in made the unprecedented move to enhance his country's relationship with countries…

June 22, 2021
AstraZeneca working with ASEAN nations on vaccine deliveriesAstraZeneca working with ASEAN nations on vaccine deliveries

AstraZeneca working with ASEAN nations on vaccine deliveries

AstraZeneca says it is working closely with South-east Asia governments to ensure its Covid-19 vaccine is supplied “as quickly as…

June 10, 2021
Intra-regional tourism is important for ASEAN’s tourism revival after COVID-19.Intra-regional tourism is important for ASEAN’s tourism revival after COVID-19.

Intra-regional tourism is important for ASEAN’s tourism revival after COVID-19.

In 2019, 44.3 million tourists traveled between ASEAN countries, according to GlobalData's latest report, "Tourism Destination Industry Insight- ASEAN (2021)."…

March 30, 2021
Long lines at the Malaysian mission in Singapore are attributed to a breakdown and an increase in applicants.Long lines at the Malaysian mission in Singapore are attributed to a breakdown and an increase in applicants.

Long lines at the Malaysian mission in Singapore are attributed to a breakdown and an increase in applicants.

KUALA LUMPUR - Technical issues at the Malaysian High Commission in Singapore, combined with an increase in passport renewal applications…

March 20, 2021
According to a poll, ASEAN considers China to be the most supportive during the pandemic.According to a poll, ASEAN considers China to be the most supportive during the pandemic.

According to a poll, ASEAN considers China to be the most supportive during the pandemic.

Southeast Asian countries rated the pandemic as their top concern in 2020, and China ranks first among its dialogue partners…

March 7, 2021
ASEAN foreign ministers to meet for talks on Myanmar as crisis worsensASEAN foreign ministers to meet for talks on Myanmar as crisis worsens

ASEAN foreign ministers to meet for talks on Myanmar as crisis worsens

Southeast Asian foreign ministers are preparing for a special meeting with Myanmar's ruling military on Tuesday in the hopes of…

March 2, 2021
Singapore prepares the company quarantine bubble for in-person meetingsSingapore prepares the company quarantine bubble for in-person meetings

Singapore prepares the company quarantine bubble for in-person meetings

SINGAPORE - Without fear of spreading the coronavirus, Singapore has been testing a 'bubble' business hotel that will allow quarantined…

February 23, 2021
Indonesia Leading ASEAN Coup push against MyanmarIndonesia Leading ASEAN Coup push against Myanmar

Indonesia Leading ASEAN Coup push against Myanmar

Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi is spearheading an effort to get the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) more involved…

February 20, 2021
ASEAN reported: Flex muscles on global dumping of wasteASEAN reported: Flex muscles on global dumping of waste

ASEAN reported: Flex muscles on global dumping of waste

Malaysia and the Philippines Civil Society Organizations encourage the 10 Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)…

February 19, 2021
Malaysian court fines news site for the views of readers on the judiciaryMalaysian court fines news site for the views of readers on the judiciary

Malaysian court fines news site for the views of readers on the judiciary

KUALA LUMPUR  - On Friday, Malaysia's highest court found the Malaysiakini news portal in contempt of court over comments made…

February 19, 2021