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ASEAN states need to maintain their ability to handle their internal security — Kremlin Expert
Written by Newsroom Leveraging the defence technology of ASEAN Member States, especially those more developed nations, will ensure that...

Newsroom
Jun 19, 20253 min read


ASCC Commences Session 1; Finds Itself Going Anywhere But Forward
Debate goes dry as ASCC tries to tackle the prospect of active ageing despite having claimed to learn from previous experiences. The...

The Nation
Jun 19, 20253 min read
China Calls Out Countries for Their Self-serving Ideals in the APSC Committee
BEIJING, 18 June (Xinhua) — China has always been benevolent with its power. Yet, with great power comes fervent opposition. Recently,...

Xinhua News Agency
Jun 19, 20253 min read


Rapid development of ASCC committee
The longstanding issue of active aging all over ASEAN countries is a problem the ASSC committee aims to tackle. The committee, together,...

Borneo Bulletin
Jun 19, 20253 min read
APSC’s binding powers: Debate and Actions - ASEAN's new discussions
18 June 2025 kicks off the first day of the conference of the ASEAN Political Security Community (APSC), with discussions focused on the...

Tatoli
Jun 19, 20253 min read


Active ageing: ASEAN’s solutions for an ageing population show great promise
*Image from The Independent. https://www.independent.co.uk/asia/japan/japan-population-in-2023-age-b2414193.html The world has been...

Phnom Penh Post
Jun 19, 20253 min read


Taxes and tariffs makes women and farmers suffer to “protect” their trades
Foreign ministers from Southeast Asia and their dialogue partners link arms during the group photo at the start of the 7th East Asia...

Bulatlat
Jun 19, 20253 min read
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[SDD] We Asked For Transparency. The Junta released an 800 word-long Defense Statement Instead.
Excerpt from the unedited publication last night. (Photo: Jayden Khung Ee Jae and Chan Qi En, The Ministers of Myanmar, Special Defence...

DVB Myanmar
Jun 19, 20253 min read


FEALAC meets to tackle human trafficking syndicates, recover victims and provide legal assistance
FEALAC develops further in creating protection for human trafficking syndicates, and cracking down of syndicates The Forum for East...

Vientiane Times
Jun 19, 20253 min read


The Special Defense Dialogue Passes Both China and TheUnited Kingdom’s Multilateral Agreements
Credit: SDD Delegations Voting, Image by BBC The Special Defense Dialogue has passed two Draft Multilateral Agreements (MA), one from the...

BBC
Jun 19, 20253 min read


Philippines’ push for a stronger intervention has left the draft declaration stranded.
The ASEAN Foreign Minister Meeting council is in a rage as the Minister of the Philippines votes against every single article, causing...

The Korea Times
Jun 19, 20253 min read


Russia, ASEAN agree on approaches to solve ASEAN’s most pressing issues – Kremlin official
Written by TASS The Minister of Russia highlights, “These proposals advocate for non-intervention, and give ASEAN a good framework for...

Russian News Agency TASS
Jun 18, 20253 min read


From legal to social development: Why Australia’s vision for ASEAN should not be ignored
Written by ABC News In Short : Australia’s country memorandum provides ASEAN with an extensive list of policies covering legal...

ABC News
Jun 18, 20253 min read
Green frameworks from AEC and their impacts on New Zealand — Featuring an exclusive interview with New Zealand’s environment minister
Written by Newsroom New Zealand has shared a strong and long-standing relationship with ASEAN, with NZ being one of the latter’s earliest...

Newsroom
Jun 18, 20253 min read


The GCC has played a vital role in the AMEM, the Minister of the GCC tells Arab News
A news reporter from Arab News in an interview with the Minister of GCC on Tuesday, 17 June 2025. The Minister of GCC talks about his...

Arab News
Jun 18, 20254 min read


SDD meets to discuss and combat cross-border terrorism from its sources
SDD progresses against terrorism, combating it China has proposed the Establishment of an Inter Regional Counter-terrorist Charter...

Vientiane Times
Jun 18, 20253 min read


Forum for East Asia - Latin America Cooperation throws dying marine environment aside for later
Photo of two fishermen at open sea, The Philippines’ fish production is on the decline due to competition from China and Vietnam. (Photo...

Bulatlat
Jun 18, 20252 min read
China’s Unwavering Commitment to Combating Human Trafficking Shown through Aid to Cambodia
BEIJING, June 18 (Xinhua) — China has always prided itself on being a nation of virtue. It values the pure of heart and will always...

Xinhua News Agency
Jun 18, 20253 min read


India Pushes for Active Aging Amid Rising Challenges
At a recent debate conference, India voiced its commitment to promoting active ageing, recognising the urgent and growing need to build...

Hindustan Times
Jun 18, 20253 min read


Child labour in ASEAN: Rosenau’s take on intervention and the role ASEAN can play
A ssistant Professor Dr. Patrick Quinton-Brown of the Singapore Management University (SMU) School of Social Sciences delivering a...

Kyodo News
Jun 18, 20254 min read
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ASEAN states need to maintain their ability to handle their internal security — Kremlin Expert
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ASCC Commences Session 1; Finds Itself Going Anywhere But Forward
Debate goes dry as ASCC tries to tackle the prospect of active ageing despite having claimed to learn from previous experiences. The...
China Calls Out Countries for Their Self-serving Ideals in the APSC Committee
BEIJING, 18 June (Xinhua) — China has always been benevolent with its power. Yet, with great power comes fervent opposition. Recently,...
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