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Commentary: Thaksin’s return to ASEAN issues may seem questionable – but it’s really a no-brainer for Anwar
WHAT CAN THAKSIN BRING TO THE TABLE? Although many stated that Anwar’s decision was unprecedented in ASEAN history, the assembling…
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Anwar’s move to appoint foreign advisers on Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship ‘unusual’ and ‘maverick’. Will it work?
“UNUSUAL” MOVE AIMED AT BREAKTHROUGHS? No ASEAN chair “in recent memory” has appointed a team of informal advisers although it…
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Anwar forming advisory team for Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship; names include Thaksin and reportedly George Yeo
“Thaksin can play a strategic role in engaging with the rebel groups, keeping the Malaysian government at a distance,” he…
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Thailand to host two regional meetings focused on Myanmar this week
BANGKOK: Thailand said on Monday (Dec 16) it will host two regional meetings on Myanmar this week, with at least…
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ASEAN aims to boost intra-regional trade through better transport connectivity
TAPPING EACH OTHER’S STRENGTHS Thailand has said it is on board when it comes to improving connectivity between countries. For…
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Russia, shunned by Ukraine invasion, deepens economic ties with Malaysia
However, industry players said some companies may not want to get into business with Russia out of fear they would…
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Singapore, Thailand to work together on carbon credits, food security: PM Wong
SINGAPORE: Singapore and Thailand can build on their close connectivity to work together on carbon credits and food security issues,…
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Commentary: China will step up if US falls behind on climate action
IMPLICATIONS ON SOUTHEAST ASIA’S ENERGY TRANSITION In a tense political climate rife with US-China rivalry, climate action can be a…
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Myanmar’s behaviour risks undermining ASEAN centrality: Ng Eng Hen
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s defence minister says Myanmar’s actions could weaken a key principle that underpins the Association of Southeast Asian Nations…
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What’s behind some Southeast Asia countries’ push to join BRICS and will Trump’s win be a catalyst?
WHO COULD BE NEXT TO JOIN BRICS? In line with that, the analysts whom CNA spoke to said that they…
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