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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.
The emerging monopoly of China over ASEAN’s defence
As the United States scrambles for a collective response, something is brewing on the other side of town… A minister of the Philippines...
Wall Street Journal
Jun 18, 20253 min read
Mining in ASEAN ruins both nature and people
A Paracale miner panning for gold. On a visit in 2010, the mercury level was so high that Ban Toxics’ instruments could not measure it....
Bulatlat
Jun 18, 20253 min read
India supports sports access to help youth grow and succeed
At the recent ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Sports (AMMS), India voiced strong support for the integration of sports involvement into...
Hindustan Times
Jun 18, 20253 min read
How vaults of mining resources in ASEAN countries can be better utilised, and NZ’s view
Written by Newsroom As the ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM) marches on into its second day of discussion, delegates continue to...
Newsroom
Jun 18, 20253 min read
The CORE-J Mode - ALAWMM Adjourns Their Meeting, Finding Common Ground
ALAWMM Adjournment In subsequent meetings between the ASEAN Law Ministers, ministers continue to further engage in debate and discussion...
Tatoli
Jun 18, 20253 min read
ASEAN’s frameworks and policies, are they effective?
*Picture by The ASEAN Post, https://theaseanpost.com/article/child-labour-rise-amid-pandemic . South-East Asian countries like Laos...
Phnom Penh Post
Jun 18, 20253 min read
Mini-lateral treaties: Are they irrelevant?
Written by ABC News As the debate comes to an end in ALAWMM, ABC News is pleased to report that the circular discussion around the scope...
ABC News
Jun 18, 20253 min read
Investigation: Blood Profits: How the Junta funds a black market empire through Jade,Oil, and Ethnic Plunder
Myanmar junta air strike on market kills 15 civilians, with fumes of destruction billowing out of innocents’ lodgings (Image: Agence...
DVB Myanmar
Jun 18, 20254 min read
AMMSWD moves towards the establishment of mechanisms to cease child labour in the long run
Ministers met under the ASEAN Ministerial Meeting for Social Welfare and Development (AMMSWD) to delve into the child labour issue ...
Vientiane Times
Jun 18, 20253 min read
Expanding the NESA Framework — Delegate of the Minister of Foreign Affairs
Written by TASS The Delegation of Russia speaks on developing Putin’s NESA Framework, “Every nation must respect each others’...
Russian News Agency TASS
Jun 18, 20253 min read
Kremlin and Chinese Government reaffirm sovereignty principles – Special Defence Dialogue
Written by TASS “Sovereignty must be respected if countries want to maintain stability and mutual trust among nations,” the delegate of...
Russian News Agency TASS
Jun 18, 20253 min read
ASEAN’s Legal Ambitions Must Prioritise Justice Over Speed
Written by ABC News The exequatur procedure, known for ASEAN law ministers meeting and debating a standardised process for recognising...
ABC News
Jun 18, 20253 min read
Targeting The Pressing Issue of Child Labor
Targeting The Pressing Issue of Child Labor The alarming issue of international migration and lack of education in immigrants from ASEAN...
Borneo Bulletin
Jun 18, 20253 min read
FEALAC’s solutions on human trafficking could be revolutionary. Here’s how they could apply to New Zealand.
Written by Newsroom On 16 June 2025, the Forum of East Asia–Latin America Cooperation (FEALAC) commenced. Delegates from across East Asia...
Newsroom
Jun 18, 20253 min read
ASEAN Law Ministers Propose Regional Cross-BorderJudgement Body: ASEAN Regional Exequatur Forum
Credit: ASEAN-Joint Communique of the Eleventh ASEAN Law Ministers Meeting (ALAWMM) Ministers at the ALAWMM are deliberating the...
BBC
Jun 18, 20253 min read
Breaking the Cycle: Addressing the Causes and Consequences of Child Labour
The term 'child labour', is best defined as work that deprives children of their childhood, their potential and their dignity, which is...
Hindustan Times
Jun 17, 20253 min read
China’s proposed Inter Regional Counter-terrorist Charter (IRCC) sparks debate on Chinese Involvement in the ASEAN Region
Earlier today, Defense Ministers, Foreign Ministers, and Military Generals gathered in the Shangri-La Hotel Singapore for the Special...
BBC
Jun 17, 20253 min read
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[AMM] A shed of resolution: The need for foreign intervention amidst aworsening humanitarian crisis
Delegates in the ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting discussing solutions towards the Burmese civil conflict. (Photo: Chen Chak Kai, DVB...
DVB Myanmar
Jun 17, 20253 min read
ASEAN foreign ministers meeting: Challenges, Progress and the Path Forward
Moving ASEAN towards a global platform At the opening of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, themed “The Question of Developing ASEAN’s...
Tatoli
Jun 17, 20253 min read
Development of The ASEAN Sports Advisory Committee And The Addition of A Multi-tiered System.
Delegates of AMMS come together to shape the future of global athletic development. The AMMS nations are focusing on enhancing the sports...
Vientiane Times
Jun 17, 20253 min read
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Written by Newsroom Leveraging the defence technology of ASEAN Member States, especially those more developed nations, will ensure that...
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...
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