Chinese Premier Takes Test Ride on Indonesia’s New High-Speed Railway Visiting Jakarta for ASEAN Plus Three summit, Li Qiang steps aboard for demonstration of key Belt and Road project Caixin Global · Sep 7, 2023
Letters to The Editor — September 8, 2023 Readers’ mail to The Hindu’s Letters to The Editor The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023
Restoring order: On ASEAN and Myanmar While it is not clear whether a tough stance by ASEAN will have an impact on the Myanmar regime’s behaviour, it should continue to push the generals to end the violence The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023
Indonesia warns against new conflicts as U.S., China, Russia attend ASEAN summit At East Asia summit, leaders warned against sharpening rivalries. US VP Harris, Chinese Premier Li, Russian FM Lavrov urged to manage differences to avoid a "new Cold War". Leaders' statement omitted mention of South China Sea & Ukraine war. ASEAN chair Widodo: "Responsibility to not create new tensions". UN Sec-Gen… The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023
After summit joined by China, US and Russia, Indonesia's leader calls for resolving conflicts Indonesia’s president has issued a stark warning after wrapping up a summit of Southeast Asian countries that was joined by China, the United States and Russia The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023
ASEAN-India joint statement stresses on promoting public food stockholding for food security programmes In their joint statement on Thursday, ASEAN-India leaders emphasised on promoting efforts for public food stockholding for food security programmes and exploring exports of foodgrains from public stocks on a government-to-government basis for humanitarian purposes in times of crises. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Sep 7, 2023
Watch as Association of Southeast Asian Nations concludes Indonesia summit Watch as Indonesia concludes the 43rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) summit. The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023
A unified strategy and more funding are urgently needed to end the crisis in Myanmar, UN chief says The United Nations chief has renewed an urgent call on the international community to seek a unified strategy to end the worsening crisis in Myanmar The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023
Delhi to Dili | India to open embassy in Timor-Leste PM Modi announces opening of India's embassy in Dili, Timor-Leste. India was one of the early countries to establish diplomatic relations with Timor-Leste. MOU signed in 2003. The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023
18th East Asia Summit begins in Jakarta Indonesia President Joko Widodo on Thursday thanked leaders of the East Asia Summit for making it a forum for all in order to strengthen cooperation. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Sep 7, 2023
In Southeast Asia, Harris says 'we have to see the future' Vice President Kamala Harris traveled for more than a day to reach this year's summit of Southeast Asian nations, where she was tasked with strengthening ties in a region that's crucial to U.S. interests The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023
PM Modi in Jakarta | At ASEAN-India summit, PM calls for building rules-based post-COVID world order PM Modi participated in the 20th ASEAN-India Summit in Jakarta, calling it a central pillar of India's Act East policy. He expressed India's support for ASEAN's outlook on the Indo-Pacific region and said ASEAN plays a crucial role in global development. He noted the consistent progress in mutual cooperation despite… The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023
Morning Digest | Udhayanidhi Stalin’s remarks require proper response, PM Modi tells Ministers at informal meeting; Ready to hold polls as per legal provisions, CEC on ‘one nation, one election’, and more The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023
PM Modi arrives in Indonesia to attend ASEAN-India, East Asia summits Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Indonesia on Thursday morning to attend the ASEAN-India and the East Asia summits during which he will discuss the future contours of India’s partnership with the countries in the strategically important region. The Hindu · Sep 6, 2023
The Hindu · Sep 6, 2023 Sheikh Hasina’s daughter, Nepal WHO veteran vie for India’s vote India faces a tough choice between Bangladesh PM's daughter Saima Wazed and WHO's senior-most official Shambhu Prasad Acharya for the WHO SEARO Director's post. India's Poonam Khetrapal Singh has held the post since 2014. Both sides are actively campaigning with SEARO members and those with influence in the region.
The Hindu · Sep 6, 2023 Engagement with ASEAN is an important pillar of India’s ‘Act East’ policy, says PM Modi PM Modi, who is visiting Indonesia to participate in the ASEAN-India Summit and the East Asia Summit, said the comprehensive strategic partnership between India and the ASEAN has injected new dynamism to the group’s ties with New Delhi
The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023 China's premier is on a charm offensive as ASEAN summit protests Beijing's aggression at sea In talks with Southeast Asian leaders Wednesday in the Indonesian capital, Chinese Premier Li Qiang underscored his country’s importance as the world’s second-biggest economy and as the top trading partner of the region
Al Jazeera · Sep 6, 2023 Myanmar rejects ASEAN statement condemning violence as ‘one-sided’ Generals lash out after 10-member grouping urges ‘Myanmar Armed Forces in particular’ to end civilian attacks.
The Hindu · Sep 5, 2023 Indo-Pacific, China map and trade on agenda as PM leaves for Jakarta PM Modi to attend ASEAN-India Summit, East Asia Summit in Jakarta on September 6-7; issues like Indo-Pacific, trade, Myanmar, China's map likely to be discussed. PM not to hold any bilateral meeting due to shortage of time. PM to return same day ahead of G-20 arrivals. PM's visit seen as…
Al Jazeera · Sep 5, 2023 Q&A: East Timor’s ASEAN membership and the Myanmar conflict President Jose Ramos-Horta insists East Timor is on track to join ASEAN, which seeks to resolve the crisis in Myanmar.
Al Jazeera · Sep 5, 2023 Myanmar will not be allowed ASEAN leadership in 2026 The move is a new blow to the ruling generals seeking international recognition after seizing power in 2021.
The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023 Myanmar won't be allowed to lead Association of Southeast Asian Nations in 2026, in blow to generals Myanmar won’t take over the rotating leadership of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations as scheduled in 2026, in the latest blow to efforts by its ruling generals to gain international recognition after violently seizing power in 2021
The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023 An orangutan, chirping birds and a waterfall at Indonesian venue contrast to the pollution outside Indonesia will welcome the leaders of fellow Asian countries with a captivating jungle scene of a two-story waterfall, chirping birds, wild orchids and even an orangutan in a tree
Al Jazeera · Sep 5, 2023 Malaysia calls for ‘strong’ measures on Myanmar as ASEAN meets The 10-member Southeast Asian grouping has been strained to the limit over the crisis caused by the 2021 military coup.
Al Jazeera · Sep 4, 2023 ‘Severe stress’: Myanmar, South China Sea push ASEAN to breaking point As week of key meetings gets under way, Indonesia’s foreign minister tells counterparts the group must prove its worth.