ASEAN IN FOCUS

Quad nations warn against ‘change by force’ with eyes on China

https://youtu.be/EUAaZFPwNu4   by Sara HUSSEIN / Sebastian Smith Leaders of Japan, India, Australia and the United States warned Tuesday against…

US unveils Asia-Pacific trade framework

https://youtu.be/9bx5onRYzx0   US President Joe Biden launched a new Asia-Pacific trade initiative Monday in Tokyo, with 13 countries including India…

Bangkok to choose governor as national election looms

  by Rose Troup Buchanan and Thanaporn Promyamyai Millions of Bangkok voters will elect a new governor on Sunday in…

Biden welcomes ASEAN leaders with energy, security pledges

by Shaun TANDON President Joe Biden on Thursday welcomed Southeast Asian leaders to Washington, promising support for clean energy and…

Philippine economy grows in Q1 as Covid rules lifted

The Philippine economy grew stronger than expected in the first quarter, officials said Thursday, as the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions…

Myanmar junta to reopen borders to tourists

Myanmar's junta will allow tourists to apply for visas after a break of more than two years, state media said…

China’s President Xi congratulates Marcos, says he is confident of ‘stronger’ China-Philippines ties

  (Eagle News) -- China's President Xi Jinping has sent his congratulatory message to the Philippines' president elect former senator…

US congratulates Philippines’ Marcos

The United States said Wednesday it will seek close security ties with the Philippines under its next president, the son…

US eyes trade deal-lite as ASEAN leaders gather

by Shaun TANDON The United States is preparing a scaled-back version of a trade pact as Southeast Asian nations gather…

Myanmar junta charges central bank ex-deputy governor with corruption

Myanmar's junta has charged a former central bank deputy governor with corruption, state media reported Wednesday, the latest figure close…

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