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ASEAN bloc seeks dialogue with US on tariffs but won’t retaliate
KUALA LUMPUR: Southeast Asian countries are pressing for dialogue with the United States on trade tariffs and will not impose…
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Trump 2.0 among Southeast Asia’s top preoccupations in 2025, survey finds
SINGAPORE: Aggressive behaviour in the South China Sea, global scam operations and the new United States leadership are the top…
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‘Bits and pieces’: Why is ASEAN chair Malaysia ambiguous about its informal foreign advisers?
Malaysia’s Foreign Affairs Ministry and Prime Minister’s Office have not officially confirmed the members of this informal team. CNA’s queries…
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George Yeo joins Malaysia PM Anwar in meeting with informal ASEAN adviser Thaksin
Thaksin was convicted in Thailand of corruption and abuse of power. But an analyst had told CNA that Thaksin’s appointment…
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George Yeo, Hun Sen join Malaysia PM Anwar in meeting with informal ASEAN adviser Thaksin
Thaksin was convicted in Thailand of corruption and abuse of power, while Hun Sen had sparked controversy for cracking down…
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ASEAN-wide digital payment system, regional power grid key amid geopolitical risks: Vivian Balakrishnan
ON MYANMAR AND BRICS Dr Balakrishnan was also asked to comment on the Myanmar situation, and how some ASEAN member…
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Singapore-Malaysia relationship can be ‘building block’ in strengthening ASEAN amid global challenges: PM Wong
A direction of focusing and leveraging each other’s strengths is not only in the spirit with Singapore, but can also…
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Analysis: Vietnam-Malaysia diplomatic upgrade signals more united approach to China’s maritime claims
Vietnam maintains three tiers of diplomatic relationship with other countries: Comprehensive partnerships; strategic partnerships; and comprehensive strategic partnerships (CSP). A…
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Blinken condemns China’s ‘increasingly dangerous’ sea moves
VIENTIANE: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken condemned Beijing’s “increasingly dangerous” actions in the South China Sea as he met leaders…
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ASEAN must play key role in resolving Myanmar crisis, Thai PM says
BANGKOK: Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Monday (Oct 7) the regional bloc ASEAN must play a key role…
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