Greek lessons for ASEAN nations As global superpowers tussle for supremacy, smaller nations need to be nimble to avoid being crushed. 360info · May 23, 2022
Please join the “There are countless reasons to invest in Thailand” BOI webinar The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) Frankfurt Office cordially invites you to join the webinar on “There are countless reasons to invest in Thailand: an ASEAN hub of international business & logistics.” Bangkok Post · May 20, 2022
Czech EU presidency 'to forge closer ties' When the Czech Republic takes the presidency of the Council of the European Union during the second half of this year, it plans to bind the Indo-Pacific region more closely with the EU. Bangkok Post · May 19, 2022
BOI chairs the opening of SUBCON Thailand 2022 On 18 May 2022, Ms. Duangjai Asawachintachit, Secretary General of the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI), Mr. Panuwat Triyangkulsri, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Industry, and Mr. Manu Leopairote, Chairman of Informa Markets Thailand, jointly chaired the opening of SUBCON Thailand 2022, the biggest machinery technology and industrial… Bangkok Post · May 19, 2022
Joining the EV revolution in Asean Governments in Southeast Asia are floating very ambitious plans to capture a share of the electric vehicle market. And rightfully so. Bangkok Post · May 18, 2022
Summit guests ponder ways to revive floored aviation sector Thailand has proposed a regional Covid-19 vaccine certificate as a means to facilitate travel between Asean countries. Bangkok Post · May 17, 2022
Thumb ups for 'new era' Asean-US ties From now on, Asean-US relations will no longer be on "auto-pilot" mode as has been the case for the past six years. The total scheduled 10-and-a-half hours of quality time last week that Asean leaders spent in Washington DC chatting, lunching and dining with all key players in American politics… Bangkok Post · May 16, 2022
High stakes for Asean The declaration after the summit of the leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and the United States that they will commit to a "comprehensive strategic partnership" poses a new challenge to the regional bloc. Bangkok Post · May 15, 2022
BE8 acquires X10 in B620m purchase MAI-listed Beryl 8 Plus (BE8), a digital tech consultancy, has reached a deal to acquire Extend IT Resource (X10), a local IT service provider, for 620 million baht to strengthen its plan to become a leading player in Asean. Bangkok Post · May 15, 2022
President Joe Biden names envoy to ASEAN bloc, stressing US commitment to South-East Asia President Joe Biden announces he's nominating one of his top national security aides as ambassador to ASEAN, aiming to underscore his administration's commitment to the Pacific region. ABC News · May 15, 2022
Malaysia foreign minister meets counterpart from Myanmar shadow govt KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah met his counterpart from Myanmar's National Unity Government (NUG), a shadow administration outlawed by the ruling military junta, in the group's first open engagement with a Southeast Asian country. Bangkok Post · May 15, 2022
Malaysia foreign minister meets counterpart from Myanmar shadow govt in Washington Malaysia Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah met his counterpart from Myanmar's National Unity Government (NUG), a shadow administration outlawed by the ruling military junta, in the group's first open engagement with a Southeast Asian country. Reuters · May 15, 2022
Thais vie to open Asean health emergency hub Thailand is vying to be the spot chosen for the new Asean Centre for Public Health Emergencies and Emerging Diseases (ACPHEED), said Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Saturday. Bangkok Post · May 14, 2022
Bangkok Post · May 14, 2022 No mention of Russia in US-Asean statement WASHINGTON: The summit between Southeast Asian leaders and US President Joe Biden concluded at the White House with a joint statement that omitted any condemnation of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Bangkok Post · May 14, 2022 Biden hails 'new era' of US-Asean ties at first summit in Washington WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden said on Friday a first summit in Washington with leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) marked the launch of a "new era" in the relationship between the United States and the 10-nation bloc.
Al Jazeera · May 13, 2022 Biden hails ‘new era’ in Southeast Asian ties at key summit US President Joe Biden tells leaders of 10-member ASEAN bloc that summit in Washington, DC marks ‘new era’ in relations.
Reuters · May 13, 2022 U.S. hails 'new era' with ASEAN as summit commits to raise level of ties U.S. President Joe Biden said on Friday a first summit in Washington with leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) marked the launch of a "new era" in the relationship between the United States and the 10-nation bloc.
Benzinga · May 13, 2022 Biden Administration To Inject $150M To Reactivate South Asian Alliances To Counter China: FT To boost economic engagement in Southeast Asian countries, the Biden administration will invest $150 million in the region as part of its strategy to counter China, Financial Times Reports. The new package comes seven months after Biden promised Asean leaders that he would provide up to $102 million in investments for countries in Southeast Asia. …
Asharq Al-Awsat · May 13, 2022 Biden Welcomes Southeast Asian Leaders with Energy, Maritime Pledges President Joe Biden on Thursday welcomed Southeast Asian leaders to Washington with promises to support clean energy and maritime security, hoping to showcase a US commitment as China makes wide inroads. Top leaders from eight of the 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) flew to Washington…
WEKU · May 13, 2022 Biden looks to nudge ASEAN leaders to speak out on Russia Despite Washington's focus on the war in Ukraine, the White House is trying to demonstrate that it is stepping up in the Asia-Pacific.
The Independent UK · May 13, 2022 Biden looks to nudge ASEAN leaders to speak out on Russia President Joe Biden is looking to nudge southeast Asian leaders to be more outspoken about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Al Jazeera · May 13, 2022 Biden pledges $150m to ASEAN with eye on China US president kicks off summit with Southeast Asian leaders with commitment to fund infrastructure, security and health.
Axios · May 13, 2022 ASEAN summit: U.S. seeks to "step up our game" and compete with China President Biden is hosting the leaders of eight countries in Southeast Asia Thursday and Friday.
Bangkok Post · May 12, 2022 Biden makes $150m commitment to Asean leaders WASHINGTON: United States President Joe Biden opened a gathering of Southeast Asian leaders with a promise to spend $150 million on their infrastructure, security, pandemic preparedness and other efforts aimed at countering the influence of rival China.