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ASEAN steps up terrorism fight in digital age

The Southeast Asia Regional Centre for Counter‑Terrorism (SEARCCT) under Malaysia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs held an international conference in Kuala Lumpur on June 24

Singapore's core inflation falls in May

Indonesia concludes FTA talks with Eurasian Economic Union

ASEAN education ministers agree on joint statement on student dropout

Vietnam a role model in FDI attraction: Malaysian scholar

Vietnam has been an engaging contributor to ASEAN and a role model in FDI attraction in the region

ASEAN looks to lift trade ties with Mexico

The ASEAN Committee in Mexico City (ACMC) in coordination with the Mexican Business Council for Foreign Trade, Investment and Technology (COMCE) organised a working visit

Southeast Asian countries eye regional power grid

A regional power grid for Southeast Asia has been proposed, with first trials set for 2022, as regional countries are speeding up their renewable energy transmission plans in efforts to meet climate change targets.

WEF President: WEF's Country Strategic Dialogue on Vietnam a success

The World Economic Forum (WEF)’s Country Strategic Dialogue on Vietnam, which was held in both in-person and videoconference on October 29, was a success, according to WEF President Borge Brende.

Vietnam proposes raising awareness of online hate speech impacts

Minister Counsellor Nguyen Phuong Tra, Deputy Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), on October 28

Japan vows to work with ASEAN for free, open Indo-Pacific region

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on October 27 pledged to intensify cooperation with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in realising a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

Vietnam pledges more contributions to ASEAN - Japan relations

Vietnam will continue making positive contributions to developing ASEAN - Japan relations in a more effective and practical manner...

38th and 39th ASEAN Summits open

The 38th and 39th Summits of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and related meetings opened on October 26 under the chairmanship of Brunei – the country holding ASEAN chair in 2021.

Upcoming ASEAN Summits to run virtually given COVID-19

Brunei will host the 38th and 39th ASEAN Summits and Related Summits virtually via 11 video conferences

Vietnamese, Lao, Cambodian youth share pandemic-prevention experience

A Vietnam – Laos – Cambodia youth exchange programme took place virtually on October 22, sharing knowledge on the nations’ friendship and their young people’s experience

Vietnam highlights women’s role in peacekeeping, peacebuilding

A Vietnamese diplomat has highlighted the role of women in peacekeeping and peacebuilding and underscored the need to enhance the participation of women

ASEAN centre inaugurated in Ukraine

An ASEAN research centre in Kiev capital of Ukraine was inaugurated on October 19.

Indonesia outlines factors for achieving 2025 AEC blueprint target

Digital transformation and sustainability are important factors for achieving the 2025 ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) blueprint target, Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said...