Pita plans to fight PM2.5 A Move Forward Party (MFP)-led government will aim to have Chiang Mai as the location for an Asean centre aimed at tackling high levels of PM2.5 pollution. Bangkok Post · Jun 16, 2023
RX Tradex to organise ‘Manufacturing Expo 2023’ RX Tradex extends a warm invitation to industrialists to witness the grandeur of 8 machinery-technology exhibitions at the esteemed 'Manufacturing Expo 2023' - the ultimate Machinery and Technology Event for Manufacturing and Supporting Industries at BITEC from 21st to 24th June 2023. Bangkok Post · Jun 16, 2023
FDI to fuel a China-Asean shared future In 2013, President Xi Jinping announced an initiative for China to work with Asean countries for a 21st century Maritime Silk Road to build a closer China-Asean community with a shared future. Bangkok Post · Jun 12, 2023
Asean no-nuke treaty in perilous times The Thai word, chiew-chiew, which means relax and respond in kind, is a fitting description of Asean's current attitude towards the fiercely strategic competition between the United States and China. Bangkok Post · Jun 12, 2023
Combatting fake news the Asean way Three weeks have passed since the general election, and the Thai media is still flooded with fake news and disinformation of all kinds. Essentially, these are designed to harm a particular individual, a political group or the country. Overall, the country's domestic environment is very fluid. Aside from efforts to… Bangkok Post · Jun 5, 2023
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese arrives in Singapore to address peak regional security forum Mr Albanese will give the keynote speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue in front of US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and China's Defence Minister Li Shangfu. ABC News · Jun 1, 2023
Explained | China’s military diplomacy in Southeast Asia China is expanding its military outreach to Southeast Asian countries. The Hindu · May 31, 2023
2024 Mitsubishi Compact Crossover Teased Ahead Of August Debut It'll boast a sound system developed by Yamaha. Motor1 · May 31, 2023
New depositary receipts launched in Thai-Singapore venture The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) and Singapore Exchange (SGX) jointly launched trading of three depositary receipts (DRs) of listed Thai companies on the SGX yesterday, in a venture that lets investors access listed securities of both bourses through trading in their home markets. Bangkok Post · May 30, 2023
Imagining Thai diplomacy under MFP With the winners of the recent election headed by the Move Forward Party still working to form the next government, it is too early to predict the outcome of the political manoeuvring by its potential coalition partners. If everything goes as planned, it will be the first liberal government in… Bangkok Post · May 29, 2023
Human rights need priority Apolice investigation into the killing of a Lao exiled political activist in Ubon Ratchathani province on May 17 is moving quietly. Bangkok Post · May 29, 2023
‘Challenges’ in region discussed, says Foreign Secretary Kwatra on whether China was part of PM Modi, Albanese talks The challenges to the peace, stability and prosperity in the region were discussed between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese. The Hindu · May 24, 2023
60 years of African unity: what's failed and what's succeeded Africa Day this year marks 60 years since the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU). The anniversary begs the question: How much of the vision of the OAU’s founding fathers has been realised 60 years on? What would not be there but for the efforts of the organisation… The Conversation · May 24, 2023
Asean must reengage with Myanmar Indonesian President Joko Widodo, or Jokowi, was frank in saying that no progress had been made over the Myanmar crisis at the latest Asean summit in Labuan Bajo during a press conference after the event. Apparently, he was disappointed that the chair's efforts did not make the desirable outcome under… Bangkok Post · May 22, 2023
The News Lens · May 22, 2023 Deadly Storm Compounds Need for Aid in Myanmar Residents at a camp for Internally Displaced Persons said cyclone Mocha had made hundreds of Rohingya refugees “disappear.”
ABC News · May 22, 2023 Timor-Leste's election counting continues, with independence hero Xanana Gusmao in prime position Former guerilla fighter and independence hero Xanana Gusmao is in prime position to win Timor-Leste's parliamentary election, with more than half of the votes counted after Sunday's poll.
The Guardian - AU · May 20, 2023 Property market revival continues; employment minister dismisses wage price spiral fears – as it happened This blog is now closed.
Bangkok Post · May 15, 2023 Diplomacy a very different ball game With the election now over, a new government can be expected to emerge fairly soon. The time is, therefore, right to discuss the trajectory of Thai foreign policy in the coming months, always assuming that there is a need to do so to keep up with the rapidly changing international…
The Guardian - AU · May 15, 2023 Australia ‘diminished’: Penny Wong’s frenetic mission to repair regional ties Exclusive: As Wong marks one year in the job, the foreign affairs minister is determined to make a ‘clear statement of our priorities in the region’
The Independent UK · May 12, 2023 US Army chief seeks closer security ties with Indonesia amid tensions in South China Sea U.S. Army Chief of Staff James McConville has met with Indonesia’s top defense official to push for stronger security ties amid growing Chinese maritime activity in the Indo-Pacific region
Bangkok Post · May 11, 2023 Asean urges South China Sea restraint, 'concerned' about Myanmar LABUAN BAJO: Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) leaders on Thursday urged restraint and peaceful resolution of disputes in the South China Sea and said a surge in missile tests by North Korea was a threat to regional peace.
The Independent UK · May 11, 2023 ASEAN leader acknowledges no progress toward ending Myanmar's deadly civil strife Indonesian President Joko Widodo has somberly acknowledged to fellow Southeast Asian leaders that no progress has been made to end the civil strife gripping Myanmar
Reuters · May 11, 2023 ASEAN will not give up on Myanmar peace despite no progress - minister Southeast Asia's ASEAN grouping will not give up trying to end violence in fellow member Myanmar even though the ruling military there has made no progress on a peace plan it agreed with the bloc two years ago, Indonesia said on Thursday.
Bangkok Post · May 10, 2023 Thai economic revival at stake in poll As voters go to the poll this Sunday, everything that matters for the people of this country is on the line, from structural reforms of political institutions and a constitutional rewrite to welfare policies to address income inequality.
The Independent UK · May 10, 2023 ASEAN leaders to agree to cooperate in fighting cyber scams Southeast Asian leaders have agreed to tighten border controls and law enforcement to fight criminal syndicates that are trafficking workers to other nations where they are forced to participate in online scams, according to a draft statement to be issued at the end of a regional summit