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YMAX 2025 PRESS CORPS
The YMAX conference publication and website are prepared by Press Corps editors and delegates. The perspectives and opinions expressed here do not necessarily represent that of Youth Model ASEAN Experience, media organisations and public figures represented at the Press Corps.
Thailand Takes Inspiration From AMMSWD to Solve Child Labour; Advised Not To Blindly Follow
While Thailand expresses their ambition to implement AMMSWD’s proposed solutions, reality proves it to be more of a challenge than...
The Nation
Jun 18, 20253 min read
Watching from the sidelines: Why NZ can’t afford to ignore ASEAN’s security measures
Written by Newsroom The Special Defence Dialogue (SDD) convened for its second day of debate, marking the start of a pivotal phase in...
Newsroom
Jun 18, 20253 min read
Exclusive Interview Shows ASEAN Support for Australia’s Transnational Anti-Radicalisation Framework amidst Sovereignty Concerns
Written by ABC News As debate in the Special Defence Dialogue (SDD) continues to unfold, Australia has emerged with one of the more...
ABC News
Jun 18, 20253 min read
Special Defense Dialogue negotiates with hostile militias to secure peace.
But can they reach an agreement, or is consensus a rosy fantasy? Perhaps America has the first say. The Minister of Iran speaks...
Wall Street Journal
Jun 18, 20253 min read
Minister of the Russian Federation: “Russia plays a crucial and important role in shaping ASEAN today.”
Written by TASS Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation at an ASEAN Foreign Minister Meeting Part 1 On the solutions presented in...
Russian News Agency TASS
Jun 18, 20254 min read
ASEAN Finance Ministers Push for a Green Framework Amidst Competing Visions
Credit: ASEAN Finance Ministers’ Meeting 2025, Image by Malay Mail Finance ministers from ASEAN and observer states are edging closer to...
BBC
Jun 18, 20254 min read
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[AFMM] Insight: Who really profits from the AFMM’s shiny new solutions?
The Delegate of EU sharing his working paper: A proposal towards a common fund that supplies resources for green economies. (Photo: DVB...
DVB Myanmar
Jun 18, 20253 min read
INTERVIEW | Delegates of the USA, Malaysia and South Korea shed light on the discussed frameworks
At the recent ASEAN Foreign Minister Meeting, Cambodia, Malaysia and Brunei have worked together to discuss about several frameworks,...
The Korea Times
Jun 18, 20253 min read
Interview with Representative of Viet Nam in the ALAWMM showcases Great Promise for the Betterment of Viet Nam and ASEAN
In an Interview with Nhan Dan, Viet Nam’s Representative shares her prosperous, hopeful solutions in collaboration with other countries,...
Nhân Dân
Jun 18, 20253 min read
Shambles and disarray, without defence?
Discussions about private military companies are crucial to find a middle ground. With differing viewpoints and unrealistic expectations...
The Jakarta Post
Jun 18, 20253 min read
Powering Singapore’s Green Goals: APIRA, PACE, and JOSH frameworks to reshape the cross-border energy infrastructure
On June 16, the AMEM council debated on the question of strengthening cross-border energy infrastructure. Photo: Keslyn Tan UPDATED JUN...
The Straits Times
Jun 18, 20253 min read
An Inspiring Milestone for Viet Nam and ASEAN Law
Viet Nam consistently contributed to the ALAWMM, showcasing Viet Nam’s commitment to prosperous multilateralism, protection of ASEAN...
Nhân Dân
Jun 18, 20253 min read
Singapore's Green Ambitions in the ASEAN Context: An Interview with Regional Ministers
On 17 June, the AFMM Council has come together to debate about the green economy Photo: Hailey Jim En Faith So, Keslyn Tan, Hailey Jim...
The Straits Times
Jun 18, 20253 min read
Uplifting the sports scene in ASEAN
The Minister of Singapore spoke to The Jakarta Post’s Mary Tok recently about central themes regarding proposed sporting frameworks,...
The Jakarta Post
Jun 18, 20253 min read
“We can no longer stay committed to olden mechanisms" – Mohamed Hasan, Malaysian Foreign Minister
By Tyler Tan, Timothy Tan, and Muruganandam Sathiyaselan Ministers of Cambodia, Malaysia and Brunei after introducing the declaration...
Bernama
Jun 18, 20253 min read
Committee Disputes and Trade Protectionism; FEALAC Still Fails to Address Prosecution in Human Trafficking Draft Resolution
With the problem of protectionism having emerged within the committee, FEALAC scrambles to settle the topic of human trafficking,...
The Nation
Jun 18, 20253 min read
China calls for FAIR trade while swiping left on Trade Protectionism
BEIJING, JUNE 17 (Xinhua) — In the Forum for East Asia-Latin America Cooperation (FEALAC), the topic of Trade Protectionism has been...
Xinhua News Agency
Jun 18, 20253 min read
The GCC Proposes Framework to Tackle Hydropower Contentions that Brings Forward a New Era of Cooperation
Ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Russia, Australia and Japan discussing potential collaborations in CLEAR. The GCC...
Arab News
Jun 18, 20254 min read
“We’re Going in Circles”: Defence Leaders Express Frustration at the Special Defence Dialogue
At the recent Special Defence Dialogue (SDD), frustration quietly simmered beneath the polished surface of protocol and prepared...
Kyodo News
Jun 18, 20253 min read
How will the equation YINUO+ + OREO come about?
Picture of AMEM council in session South Korea has played a pivotal role in developing regional energy and mineral cooperation,...
The Korea Times
Jun 18, 20253 min read
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Debate goes dry as ASCC tries to tackle the prospect of active ageing despite having claimed to learn from previous experiences. The...
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