News ASEAN News ASEAN US hails ‘new era’ with ASEAN as summit commits to raise level of ties Biden promises $150 million to help ASEAN, but amount is dwarfed by China's $1.5 billion pledge May 14, 2022 WASHINGTON (Reuters) – US President Joe Biden said on Friday a first summit in Washington with leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian…
News ASEAN News ASEAN Philippines election win returns Marcos to power, and polarisation Son of ousted dictator revives notorious political dynasty May 10, 2022 MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippines woke to a new but familiar political dawn on Tuesday, after an election triumph by Ferdinand Marcos Jr…
News World News World China launches inspection of airlines as search of crash victims continue March 23, 2022 BEIJING (Reuters) – The Chinese aviation regulator has launched a sector-wide inspection for potential safety lapses as authorities race to search for victims…
News ASEAN News ASEAN ASEAN peace envoy meets Myanmar junta on visit opponents deride as ‘shameful’ March 22, 2022 (Reuters) – A Southeast Asian peace envoy met Myanmar’s military rulers on Monday on his first trip to the crisis-hit country, a visit…
News World Business News World Business Oil prices hit 14-year highs on Russia oil ban talks, Iran deal delay Analysts say a prolonged war in Ukraine could push Brent above US$150 per barrel March 8, 2022 BENGALURU (Reuters) – Oil prices jumped on Monday to their highest levels since 2008 as the United States and European allies considered banning…
News ASEAN News ASEAN ASEAN announces new strategic pact with Australia Canberra pledges $154 million to support development programmes in Southeast Asia October 27, 2021 • Brunei’s sultan says upgraded ties marks ‘new chapter’ in relations • Australia PM defends AUKUS trilateral pact • Canberra working to ratify…
News ASEAN News ASEAN Biden announces $102 million in funding for US-ASEAN partnership US president joins summit for first time in four years October 27, 2021 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – US President Joe Biden announced plans to provide up to US$102 million to expand the US strategic partnership with…
News ASEAN News ASEAN Biden to join ASEAN summit Trump skipped after 2017 This will be the first time in four years that a US leader has attended the meeting October 26, 2021 WASHINGTON/BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden will take part in a virtual summit with ASEAN on Tuesday, the first time in…
News ASEAN News ASEAN Tradition vs credibility: Inside the SE Asian meet that snubbed Myanmar International pressure mounting on ASEAN to take a harder line against junta October 19, 2021 Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Singapore pushed for a harder stance against Myanmar junta leader Min Aung Hlaing at a “tense” meeting that…
News ASEAN News ASEAN UK granted ‘dialogue partner’ status by ASEAN Britain becomes the bloc's 11th dialogue partner August 4, 2021 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Britain has been granted “dialogue partner” status by ASEAN, a step forward in London’s push to build stronger diplomatic…