Tag: ASEAN
Laos Debt Crisis Triggers Regional Aid Response
Laos , June 04, 2025
Laos is facing its most severe economic crisis in decades, as ballooning public debt—now estimated at over 100% of GDP—forces...
Indonesia to Host First Southeast Asia Space Summit
Indonesia , April 30, 2025
Indonesia is preparing to host the first-ever Southeast Asia Space Summit in Jakarta this year, signaling the nation’s growing ambition...
East Timor Joins ASEAN: What It Means for the Bloc’s Future
Southeast Asia , May 29, 2025
East Timor has officially joined the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), becoming the 11th member of the bloc...
Malaysia and Indonesia Launch Joint Haze Task Force
Malaysia , November 18, 2024
In a landmark step toward tackling Southeast Asia’s recurring haze crisis, Malaysia and Indonesia have formed a joint task force...
Thailand Offers Mediation Role in Myanmar Peace Talks
Thailand , April 23, 2024
Thailand has quietly stepped forward as a potential mediator in Myanmar’s ongoing civil conflict, proposing to host informal peace negotiations...
Vietnam and the Philippines Strengthen Maritime Alliance Amid China Tensions
Vietnam , August 30, 2024
In a significant move that underscores escalating tensions in the South China Sea, Vietnam and the Philippines have announced a...
ASEAN’s Dilemma Over Myanmar: Diplomacy or Isolation
Southeast Asia , Jan 02, 2022
More than three years since Myanmar’s military coup, ASEAN remains deeply divided over how to respond. While Indonesia and...
Vietnam lures US$3.1 billion in FDI in first two months of 2023
In the first two months of 2023, Vietnam committed $3.1 billion in total foreign direct investment. This is a 38% decrease from the same...
New China-Laos-Thailand train builds efficiency for China and Asean trade
BEIJING: The China-Laos Railway’s extension, the round-trip China-Laos-Thailand train, was successfully launched.
Trade between China and Asean members is anticipated to gain new momentum thanks...
Asian FX, stocks rise as strong U.S. GDP data aids risk sentiment
The Philippine Peso and the Malaysian Ringgit led advances among Asian currencies on Friday. As overnight data revealed the U.S. economy’s resiliency, increasing investor...
