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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.


AMMS Overemphasizes On Coaching, Drives Away Spotlight On Crucial Areas
Committee Session 2 has commenced, yet AMMS still finds itself plagued with circular debate, overlooking issues of inclusivity and...

The Nation
Jun 17, 20254 min read
Conflicting Ideas On The Exequatur Process
Steering Towards ASEAN-Centric Principles OPINION In 2022, total ASEAN merchandise trade rose 14.9%, reaching US$ 3.846 trillion, with...

Tatoli
Jun 17, 20254 min read


ASEAN ministers come together to debate over child labour with proposals similar to Japan’s
ASEAN ministers debating about the limitations of vocational training in tackling child labour in ASEAN countries at the Singapore...

Kyodo News
Jun 17, 20253 min read
ASEANS Journey to a Greener Economy: Struggling to come toconsensus, to decide a solution
AFMMs are concerned about ASEAN’s growth in terms of environmental sustainability projects, as tackling climate change is an ongoing,...

BBC
Jun 17, 20253 min read
Distinguished Politician Stresses Innovative Chinese Solutions Against Terrorism
BEIJING, June 16 (Xinhua) — When faced with burgeoning terrorist threats, China remains steadfast and strong. China takes a hardline...

Xinhua News Agency
Jun 17, 20253 min read
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[SDD] ASEAN’s fight against terror needs unity, not optics. Here’s why
Written by Newsroom ASEAN's anti-terrorism Introduction On 16 June 2025, the annual Special Defence Dialogue commenced at the Shang-Ri...

Newsroom
Jun 17, 20253 min read
[AMM] The delegates of the non-interventionist bloc propose an ASEAN Court of Justice – delegate of the European Union
Written by Russian News Agency TASS The delegate of Russia is becoming increasingly concerned about the ASEAN Court of Justice initiated...

Russian News Agency TASS
Jun 16, 20253 min read


The GCC Proposes an ASEAN Collaboration Following Difficulties In Regulating Energy Infrastructure
The GCC proposed the ASEAN Collaboration of Energy (ACE), aiming to standardize inconsistent and opaque wheeling fees while working...

Arab News
Jun 16, 20253 min read
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[AFMM] A hopeful start to council discussions: Why It Matters to Myanmar
Delegates in the AFMM in discussion on the question of attracting private investment for green The AFMM began discussion on The Question...

DVB Myanmar
Jun 16, 20253 min read


Laos Government Proposes a Dual-use Shared Tracking System to the AMEM Council
Minister of Laos seen working hard on her dual-use initiative The Lao minister suggested a tracking system, improving on the Asian Power...

Vientiane Times
Jun 16, 20253 min read


The sunset on the PMC empire is in its golden hour.
The United States foreign ministry has seemingly switched positions on the role of corporations. Lockheed Martin. Academi (Formerly...

Wall Street Journal
Jun 16, 20253 min read
What's Cooking At YMAX 2025?
By Jervis Lim and Amy Nguyen Delegates, YMAX is upon us! While you fret and worry over your preparations, here’s a broad introduction to...
pressymax25
Jun 15, 20256 min read


SMU & Co.
Written by Wu Niutian and Ng Cheng Jie At the heart of Singapore’s civic district, where sleek steel meets colonial sandstone, stands a...
pressymax25
Jun 15, 20257 min read


Committee Dinners 101: The Ultimate YMAX 2025 Food Guide
By Chin Wei Han and Olivia Yeoh An image of the Pho served at Paper Rice, Plaza Singapura, captured by Wei Han himself “Motion for a...
pressymax25
Jun 15, 20256 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...
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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