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India’s nuanced approach in the South China Sea

The evolution of India’s position on the South China Sea cannot be decoupled from its complex relationship with China

The Hindu

Singapore ‘tightens screws’ on Myanmar generals with arms trade crackdown

The UN says Russia, China and India continue to send weapons to Myanmar even as the Singapore route is blocked.

Al Jazeera

Thailand leads push for 6-nation visa

Thailand is steering a plan for a joint-visa programme with six Asean countries that together hosted about 70 million tourists last year.

Bangkok Post

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Thailand: Single-visa initiative targets long-haul travellers, promotes seamless ASEAN travel

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin of Thailand is spearheading an initiative to establish a joint-visa program with countries that collectively welcomed approximately 70 million tourists last year. This move is part of a broader effort to enhance Thailand's appeal to long-haul travellers who tend to spend more during their visits.

The Times of India

Malaysia’s airport fee hikes leave bad taste in travellers’ mouths

The Malaysian Aviation Commission says increases needed to support the aviation sector’s post-pandemic recovery.

Al Jazeera

Thailand Delivers Humanitarian Aid To War-Torn Myanmar

Thailand delivers humanitarian aid to Myanmar to support 20,000 displaced individuals in conflict-affected regions, emphasizing fairness and humanitarian p...

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Anwar's Bold US-China Neutrality Call: A Diplomatic Tightrope For A Small, Struggling Country

Anwar Ibrahim has boldly called for neutrality in the rivalry between Washington and Beijing, but his impartiality call comes at a critical time in Malaysia's economy – will a small country "struggling to survive in a complex world" emerge unscathed as it walks a tightrope between the world's economic and…

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The Myanmar conflict is a regional problem

The only way forward for Myanmar, and the region, is a truly democratic post-junta Myanmar

The Hindu

Thailand, Laos try to ‘make junta presentable’ amid ASEAN Myanmar inertia

With Laos as chair, the 10 members of ASEAN appear to be becoming more accommodative of reviled military regime.

Al Jazeera

Australia will 'win' wine dispute with China: minister

Australia still expects China to complete its review of tariffs on wine exports by the end of the month, the federal government says.

AAP

Australia And ASEAN Urge Restraint In South China Sea

Australia and ASEAN jointly call for restraint in South China Sea and Gaza conflict, emphasizing peace and international cooperation.

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Asean-Australia meeting ends with warning against actions that 'endanger peace'

Leaders from Southeast Asia and Australia warned against actions that "endanger peace" in the South China Sea following fresh confrontations between Beijing and the Philippines in contested waters. France, another Pacific player, is concerned as well.

Radio France Internationale

Albanese aligns Australia's destiny with Southeast Asia

Anthony Albanese insists Australia's destiny is in Southeast Asia, as China's influence in the region loomed over the end of the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit.

AAP

Singapore's Exclusive Deal With Taylor Swift Defended By Prime Minister

Singapore's Prime Minister defends exclusive deal with Taylor Swift to boost tourism post-COVID-19, drawing criticism from neighboring countries.

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Al Jazeera

Singapore’s PM defends Taylor Swift exclusivity deal amid regional grumbles

Lee Hsien Loong says deal to lure pop star not ‘unfriendly’ to other countries in Southeast Asia.

International Business Times

Trade, Submarines Feature At ASEAN Talks In Australia

Australia unveiled plans to ramp up investment in Southeast Asia on Tuesday, setting aside US$1.3 billion to bolster trade in a region of rising economic might.

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Singapore Defends Exclusive Deal With Taylor Swift For Tour

Singapore's Prime Minister defends exclusive Taylor Swift deal for boosting tourism post-COVID-19 disruptions.

AAP

Three charged after protest chaos on busy city bridge

Protesters have been charged after climate group Extinction Rebellion used a hire truck to block traffic on a major Melbourne bridge.

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'Not ideal': NZ Defence Force plane lets down PM Luxon

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon is scrambling to make his way to Melbourne on commercial flights after a breakdown of his Defence Force plane.

AAP

Crocodile cuddles as regional leaders snap family photo

Australia will launch a $2 billion program to turbocharge trade with Southeast Asia, as regional leaders get up close and personal with crocodiles and koalas.

The Guardian - AU

Australia to launch $2bn fund to ‘turbocharge’ trade with south-east Asia

Anthony Albanese plans to boost clean energy and infrastructure exports, and increase visas for travellers from the region

AAP

Reject 'Cold War formula' in superpower rivalry: Marcos

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr says the concerns of smaller nations should not be sidelined by rivalry between China and the United States.

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ASEAN-Australia Summit Focuses On China And Myanmar Issues

ASEAN-Australia Special Summit in Melbourne addresses regional issues and China's assertive actions in the South China Sea, excluding Myanmar due to ongoin...

Al Jazeera

Australia gives $42m to ASEAN countries for ‘free, open’ South China Sea

Funds come after Philippine president told Australian Parliament he would ‘not yield’ ‘square inch’ in South China Sea.

AAP

Protesters urge ASEAN to act on Myanmar

Protesters and politicians have urged intervention in Myanmar from the country's neighbours, including Australia, at the ASEAN summit in Melbourne.

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