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Asean 'must not ignore' Rohingya
News, Kornchanok Raksaseri, Published on 01/05/2018
» Rakhine is the most challenging issue for Myanmar, and Asean, including Thailand, should be more active to help solve the problem, Ye Htut, a former Myanmar Minister for Information and spokesperson for the president, said yesterday.
Asean misses a key figure
News, Editorial, Published on 02/05/2018
» The notable and lamentable absent guest at the Asean summit table was the one leader whose presence was actually vital. Aung San Suu Kyi and Myanmar are both experiencing a crushing number of domestic problems, including at least three brushfire wars. But she was needed at the Singapore summit to discuss Rakhine state and the Rohingya. Without the head of government, no progress was possible.
Trade dominates Asean+3 concerns
Business, Erich Parpart, Published on 09/05/2018
» Manila: The Asean+3 (China, Japan and South Korea) countries want a commitment in terms of multilateral trade to maintain trading growth among member states.
LMC: Asean sales to surge
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 22/05/2018
» Light vehicle sales in Asean are expected to show healthy growth this year, led by a rosier outlook for Thailand, but there are gloomier prospects for other key markets, according to research firm LMC Automotive.
Beef up Australia-Asean friendship
News, Than Tha Aung, Published on 23/05/2018
» Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Tumbull rolled out the red carpet for the leaders of Asean member countries two months ago. The first Australia-Asean Summit to be held "Down Under" ended with a commitment to strengthening cooperation in areas of economic ties, development initiatives and education. Such statements are nothing short of unsurprising between Asean and its dialogue partners. Some would even discount it as a typical talkfest. What was surprising, however, was when Indonesian President Joko Widodo seemed to welcome the possibility of Australia joining the 10-country regional grouping.
Asean films receive special showcase
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 04/07/2018
» The riches of Southeast Asian stories and images are celebrated at the 4th Bangkok Asean Film Festival, which opens tonight at SF CentralWorld and runs until Sunday. Hosted by the Thai Ministry of Culture, this year's edition marks the 51st anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, the regional body whose primary mission is economics and which increasingly pays more heed to cultural promotion.
Bangkok hosts Asean medical expo
Life, Published on 10/07/2018
» A comprehensive range of medical devices, technologies, services and general healthcare will be presented during the "Medical Devices Asean 2018" at Impact Exhibition Hall 1-2, Muang Thong Thani, from tomorrow to Friday.
Asean squads aren't pushovers anymore
Sports, Jason Dasey, Published on 25/08/2018
» Son Heung-Min's back-post volley against Kyrgyzstan on Monday guaranteed that South Korea moved through to the knockout stages of the Asian Games men's football competition in Indonesia.
Trump skipping Asean, Apec summits
Kyodo News, Published on 01/09/2018
» WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump will skip summits with Asian leaders in Singapore and Papua New Guinea in November, with Vice President Mike Pence attending on his behalf, the White House said on Friday.
Asean forum voices graft fears
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 14/09/2018
» Representatives from Asean have voiced concern over the gravity of corruption rampant throughout the region.