ASEAN IN FOCUS

China warns Manila to ‘act with caution’ after maritime clashes

BEIJING, Dec 21, 2023 (AFP) - China has warned the Philippines that it "must act with caution", Beijing's foreign ministry…

Malaysia bans Israeli-flagged ships in response to Gaza war

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20, 2023 (AFP) - Malaysia banned on Wednesday Israeli-flagged cargo ships from docking at its ports in…

15 suspected drug smugglers killed in Thai army shootout

BANGKOK, Dec 18, 2023 (AFP) - Thai soldiers killed 15 suspected drug smugglers in a shootout in a remote northern…

Myanmar ethnic minority fighters seize town from military

BANGKOK (AFP) - Ethnic minority fighters battling Myanmar's junta said Saturday they seized a trading hub in Shan state, days…

Japan, ASEAN agree to boost maritime security cooperation

  TOKYO, Dec 17, 2023 (AFP) - Southeast Asian and Japanese leaders agreed on Sunday to boost dialogue and cooperation…

Temporary ceasefire agreed between junta, armed groups in north Myanmar: China

  BEIJING, Dec 14, 2023 (AFP) - Beijing said on Thursday it had mediated a temporary ceasefire in fighting between…

Philippines to study constitution change for investment push: President Marcos

MANILA, Dec 15, 2023 (AFP) - Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos said Friday he has ordered a study on whether the…

ASEAN, Japan to bolster security ties with China in mind

TOKYO, Dec 15, 2023 (AFP) - Leaders from Southeast Asia and Japan will hold talks this weekend on boosting security…

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