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Vietnam, Philippines seal deals on South China Sea security
Reuters, Published on 30/01/2024
» HANOI - Vietnam and the Philippines agreed on Tuesday to boost cooperation among their coastguards and to prevent untoward incidents in the South China Sea, in an announcement during a state visit to Hanoi by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Indonesia, Vietnam discuss South China Sea security, EVs
Reuters, Published on 12/01/2024
» HANOI - The leaders of Indonesia and Vietnam highlighted security in the South China Sea and investments in Indonesia by electric vehicle (EV) maker VinFast in joint statements after a meeting on Friday as President Joko Widodo visited Hanoi.
Apec leaders divided on Ukraine, Gaza wars, back WTO reform
Reuters, Published on 18/11/2023
» SAN FRANCISCO - Pacific Rim leaders showed divisions over the wars in Ukraine and Gaza after a two-day summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) forum on Friday, although they pledged support for reform of the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Asean welcomes world leaders as China-US rivalry overshadows region
Reuters, Published on 06/09/2023
» JAKARTA - Southeast Asia's Asean bloc on Wednesday welcomed world leaders to Indonesia's capital for a summit likely to be dominated by worry about rivalry between the United States and China overshadowing the region.
Asean struggles for unity on Myanmar conflict
Reuters, Published on 13/07/2023
» JAKARTA: Finding unity over how to deal with Myanmar’s junta continued to evade Southeast Asian nations on Thursday, as foreign ministers meeting in Jakarta struggled to agree on a communique that would include a reference to their neighbour’s internal strife.
Asean, EU to hold first full summit amid security fears
Reuters, Published on 15/07/2022
» BRUSSELS: The European Union and Southeast Asian nations will hold their first full summit in December, a sign that the two blocs are looking for closer ties amid concerns over security threats from China and Russia, officials said on Friday.
Biden makes $150m commitment to Asean leaders
Reuters, Published on 13/05/2022
» WASHINGTON: United States President Joe Biden opened a gathering of Southeast Asian leaders with a promise to spend $150 million on their infrastructure, security, pandemic preparedness and other efforts aimed at countering the influence of rival China.
Blinken says US to advance defence, economic alliances in Indo-Pacific
Reuters, Published on 14/12/2021
» JAKARTA: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Tuesday the United States would advance a free and open Indo-Pacific and deepen treaty alliances and defence and intelligence capabilities with partners in the region.
Blinken in Indonesia as US seeks to counter China in SE Asia
Reuters, Published on 13/12/2021
» JAKARTA: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Indonesia on Monday, kicking off a short Southeast Asia trip aimed at strengthening relations with a region that has become a strategic arena for Washington and Beijing.
Blinken in Indonesia as US seeks to shore-up SE Asia ties
Reuters, Published on 13/12/2021
» JAKARTA: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Indonesia on Monday, kicking off a visit to Southeast Asia aimed at strengthening ties in a region that has become a strategic battleground between Washington and Beijing.