Story Archive
2021-11-05
Indonesia, a signatory, and Laos, which did not sign up, say it is unfair to developing economies.
2021-11-03
Army Gen. Andika Perkasa displayed courage in abolishing virginity tests for female recruits, a human rights advocate says.
2021-11-02
France, meanwhile, is courting Indonesia for a strategic partnership after being jilted through the AUKUS deal.
2021-10-31
Phnom Penh will lead the regional bloc for the third time since joining it in 1999.
2021-10-28
Southeast Asian bloc raises relationships with Beijing and Canberra to comprehensive strategic partnerships.
2021-10-28
What’s at stake for Indonesia, Bangladesh and other nations at Glasgow conference.
2021-10-27
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo will assume presidency of the world’s major economic group on Sunday.
2021-10-27
Beijing, though, is still waiting to hear from the Southeast Asian bloc about upgrading its relationship.
2021-10-26
U.S. President Joe Biden says he supports regional bloc’s efforts to hold Burmese junta accountable.
2021-10-26
Still, health ministry expresses concern that a third wave could strike in December.
2021-10-25
Myanmar may refuse to send official invited by ASEAN in place of junta leader.
2021-10-21
Meanwhile, Malaysia says regional bloc needs to rethink principle of non-interference in members’ affairs.
2021-10-21
Palm-oil plantations occupy 3.12 million hectares of Indonesia’s national forest estate.
2021-10-20
One poll put Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s job rating at 68.5 percent.
2021-10-19
The announcement follows the bloc’s decision to bar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing, citing a lack of cooperation.