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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.
U.S. Offers Expertise Instead of Funds Amid Shifting Sports Scene; A Chance for Thailand Emerges in AMMS
During interviews, the U.S. clarifies its position on funding for potential ASEAN schemes, and Thailand surprisingly expresses...
The Nation
Jun 17, 20253 min read
Strengthening the Programme to shape a better outcome
Strengthening the Programme to shape a better outcome As introduced earlier by the delegation of Timor-Leste, the regional training...
Borneo Bulletin
Jun 17, 20253 min read
ASEAN nations in a future World Cup: a far-fetched dream or a possibility?
*Chuun Bunthorn. He won a gold medal for Cambodia at the 32nd SEA Games, creating history in Cambodia’s athletic achievements. Many ASEAN...
Phnom Penh Post
Jun 17, 20253 min read
APIRA Could Spark ASEAN’s Energy Future, but Hurdles Remain
The delegate of Indonesia proposing APIRA to ASEAN member states. APIRA shows promising potential, but its effectiveness could be...
Arab News
Jun 17, 20254 min read
South Korea to support grassroots sport development
Picture of the Korea Football Association(KFA) “Let’s be NEIGHbours," said the European Union delegate, for the NEIGH framework gallops...
The Korea Times
Jun 17, 20253 min read
ASEAN Nations Strengthen Child Labour Policies, Drawing Parallels with Japan’s Ethical Supply Chain Model
Southeast Asia has made real progress in tackling child labour in recent years, with countries stepping up cross-border efforts and...
Kyodo News
Jun 17, 20253 min read
“Where’s the funding?” Council propels strides towards the light
Fruitful discourse results in setting up of vocational training schools for children Despite the council moving in circular discussion...
Wall Street Journal
Jun 17, 20254 min read
Title: “Sports is a crucial part of ASEAN and it will be nothing without it.” – Malaysian Delegate in the AMMS
The Malaysian Delegate in AMMS By Tyler Tan, Timothy Tan, and Muruganandam Sathiyaselan KUALA LUMPUR, 17 June (Bernama) -- Malaysia...
Bernama
Jun 17, 20253 min read
China’s PSCs Lead the World Towards Stability While PMCs Fan the Flames of Chaos
BEIJING, June 17 (Xinhua) — The topic of Private Military Companies (PMCs) has been brought up in the Special Defence Dialogue’s (SDD)...
Xinhua News Agency
Jun 17, 20253 min read
Forum for East Asia - Latin America Cooperation have done nothing to help the forced
Seven arrested trafficking suspects at its Quezon City office on July 1, 2024. (Photo by Joan Bondoc) “We have not done anything to save...
Bulatlat
Jun 17, 20253 min read
ALAWMM moving forward, with some pushbacks
Written by ABC News In an interview with ABC News Indonesia has shed light on how it plans to change its judicial system to help create a...
ABC News
Jun 17, 20253 min read
Plans to strengthen cross-border energy infrastructure in ASEAN seen in this year's AMEM conference.
The delegate of Japan speaking about solutions to ensure transparency of wheeling charges during the AMEM conference. Photo: Keslyn Tan...
The Straits Times
Jun 17, 20253 min read
Vague frameworks on funding
Realism with funding accessibility and transparency is crucial. Many ASEAN countries face financial constraints with sports management,...
The Jakarta Post
Jun 17, 20253 min read
Opinion — Viet Nam showcases Proactive Cooperation in the ASEAN Law Ministers Meeting
In response to the ALAWMM’s discussions involving principles of law, Viet Nam’s Representative has highlighted respecting sovereign law,...
Nhân Dân
Jun 17, 20253 min read
“We will benefit from Coordinated efforts for a solution across FEALAC to solve Human Trafficking” – Malaysian Foreign Minister
By Tyler Tan, Timothy Tan, and Muruganandam Sathiyaselan The FEALAC Meeting in 2019 KUALA LUMPUR, 16 June (Bernama) – As the Forum of...
Bernama
Jun 17, 20253 min read
India Urges Society to Acknowledge and Take Accountability on Measures of Child Labour
As India's population grows, more children fall prey to child labour, and this is what society has to say about it. Child labour remains...
Hindustan Times
Jun 17, 20252 min read
Forum of East Asia-Latin America Cooperation discusses solutions on human trafficking
Opinion | Human Rights Photo of Filipino children in a Prayer-March against Human Trafficking, on February 8, 2017 (Photo by University...
Bulatlat
Jun 17, 20253 min read
Introduction of Multi-Tiered Coaching Centre
A key issue recently highlighted by ASEAN nations is the lack of high quality local coaches present in the region. This results in an...
Borneo Bulletin
Jun 17, 20253 min read
What role does South Korea play as a regional actor in the Myanmar coup?
AMM council in session The military coup shattered democratic order as it sent shockwaves through the entirety of Southeast Asia’s...
The Korea Times
Jun 17, 20253 min read
ASEAN’s child labour industry: A promising look for the future, with need for consideration
*An image of the Minister of Singapore consolidating discussions regarding the categorisation of child labour. In the first ASEAN...
Phnom Penh Post
Jun 17, 20253 min read
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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...
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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