As the Philippines takes over chairmanship of the 11-member bloc, here's what you need to know about the ASEAN member states ...

THE Philippines will place people-centered initiatives at the heart of its Asean chairmanship this year, with a strong push for family-based care systems for children and enhanced protection for ...

THE Association of Southeast Asian Nations renewed its commitment to deeper tourism cooperation with Japan, China, South ...

The country’s admission caps off a 14-year journey toward accession, but also presents new challenges for the Southeast Asian bloc. Timor-Leste’s Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao signs the declaration ...

Discover how ASEAN leverages its diversity and resilience to navigate global geopolitical, AI, and climate change challenges, creating new opportunities. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim delivers the opening remarks at the 46th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, May 26, 2025. Credit: Afiq Hambali/ Prime Minister’s Office of Malaysia In the ...

Parallel to this, CEE’s established economic partnerships with Japan, South Korea and China underscore its role as a neutral, ...

How a trip overseas can strengthen the economy at home. By Barack Obama Southeast Asian states share a common agenda: how to manage China's rapid rise and America's slow decline. By Philip Bowring The ...