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US-Russia détente will impact Asean
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 11/03/2025
» There is a blessing in disguise in the uncertainties caused by the "American First" policy by US President Donald Trump. That is, the long-awaited US-Russia détente has finally happened, removing the dark clouds hovering over the Association of Southeast Asian Nations' (Asean) ties with Eurasia's superpower since the fall of the Berlin Wall. The strained relations have impeded the political and security cooperation between the regional bloc and Russia.
Vietnam going all-out to avoid US tariffs
Published on 01/03/2025
» HANOI - Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said on Saturday that his government wanted to rapidly issue a licence for Elon Musk’s Starlink to provide satellite internet in the country under a pilot programme.
Asean plans US summit to discuss tariff concerns
Reuters, Published on 20/02/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR — The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) plans to hold a summit with the United States so its member countries can present their views on planned US tariffs, Malaysia's Foreign Minister said on Thursday.
Time to clean up Thailand's borders
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 18/02/2025
» Thailand's recent decision to cut electricity and other fuel to Myanmar has had far-reaching ramifications along the Thai-Myanmar and Thai-Cambodian borders. Indeed, it will also impact geopolitics in the region and beyond.
Malaysia to host inaugural summit of Asean, China, Gulf bloc
Published on 17/02/2025
» Malaysia will hold an inaugural joint summit for China, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and a key bloc of Middle East states in May as they navigate global trade tensions, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said.
What's happened to the Asian Century?
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 14/02/2025
» Until recently, the "Asian Century" seemed a compelling narrative but now it is not what it used to be. It was supposed to herald a shift in global economic power from the West to the East, driven by China's rapid rise, India's economic dynamism, and the broader development of Asia. But a quarter of the way into the 21st century, the promise of Asian dominance appears less certain. The enduring technological and economic might of the United States, coupled with its geopolitical backlash against China, has lowered expectations. While Asia remains formidable, the trajectory of global power is open and fluid, with potential dominance shifting not necessarily to any nation or region but perhaps to a non-state entity.
Movie idea
Postbag, Published on 10/02/2025
» Re: "Refugee's death in Thailand blamed on US aid freeze", (World, Feb 7).
Thailand to host Bimstec meetings
Published on 07/02/2025
» Thailand will host a regional Bimstec summit of the leaders of seven mostly South Asian countries in April, the Ministry of Foreign announced on Friday.
Major takeaways from Langkawi
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 28/01/2025
» Beyond the mundane 44 paragraphs of the Chairman's Statement of the Asean Ministers' Retreat in Langkawi, there are crucial elements worth mentioning and following up on.
Rubio, on first day, warns China with Asian partners
AFP, Published on 22/01/2025
» WASHINGTON - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on his first full day in office Tuesday warned jointly with Japan, India and Australia against coercive actions in Asia, in a veiled but clear warning to China over its actions at sea.