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Singapore proposes Asean leaders assert unity
Kyodo News, Published on 06/02/2018
» SINGAPORE: Singapore has proposed that Asean leaders adopt a vision statement at their April summit to demonstrate a unified front as a big-power tussle for regional influence tests the 50-year-old group's cohesiveness.
Thousands more Filipinos flee as volcano fires ash 5km high
Kyodo News, Published on 24/01/2018
» MANILA: The number of people displaced by an erupting Philippine volcano soared to more than 61,000 by Wednesday, the Southeast Asian country's disaster agency said, as Mount Mayon ejected lava that produced an ash plume 5km high.
Indonesia takes Asean lead on S.China Sea dispute
Kyodo News, Published on 10/01/2018
» JAKARTA: The Indonesian government said Tuesday it will push for an effective code of conduct in the South China Sea to defuse tensions in the region as a part of the country's strategic foreign policy this year.
China, Asean agree to 10-year China Sea protection pact
Kyodo News, Published on 14/11/2017
» MANILA: The Association of Southeast Asian Nations and China set a 10-year period through 2027 to protect the coasts and marine resources in the South China Sea while trying to settle lingering disputes over territories there, a document issued Monday night by their country leaders said.
Asean to discuss admitting East Timor as new member
Kyodo News, Published on 12/11/2017
» The Association of Southeast Asian Nations will convene a meeting of senior officials next month to discuss admitting East Timor as a member, Asean officials said Sunday.
Apec pre-summit talks stall on trade
Kyodo News, Published on 09/11/2017
» DANANG: Ministers from 21 Pacific Rim economies who were discussing free trade and regional economic cooperation failed Wednesday to agree on a joint statement and have decided to extend talks to Thursday, the Japanese government said.
Dole Japan to recall 9,000 bunches of Philippine bananas
Kyodo News, Published on 01/11/2017
» Dole Japan Inc., a producer of fruits and vegetables, said Wednesday it will recall approximately 9,000 bunches of packaged Philippine bananas due to concerns they have been tampered with.
East Timor bids to join Asean
Kyodo News, Published on 27/10/2017
» DILI: East Timor's Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri said Thursday his country is "doing our best" to join the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, but Asean members Myanmar and Singapore are still withholding their support.
Duterte to make 3-day visit to Japan from Oct 29
Kyodo News, Published on 25/10/2017
» TOKYO: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will visit Japan from Oct 29 to 31 for a summit with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, the Japanese government said Wednesday.
Asean defence ministers start two-day talks in Philippines
Kyodo News, Published on 23/10/2017
» CLARK, Philippines: Southeast Asian defence ministers began two-day talks in the Philippines on Monday, with combating terrorism high on the agenda.