What the Philippines’ bid for a UN Security Council seat means for China
Manila would be able to raise South China Sea-related issues that could 'embarrass' Beijing and nudge it into a compromise, ...
Southeast Asian foreign ministers seek breakthrough in Myanmar conflict and South China Sea disputes
Southeast Asian foreign ministers are gathering for their first meeting this year under the regional bloc’s new chair, ...
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Trump’s Defense Secretary Pick Struggled To Name a Single ASEAN Country In Confirmation Hearing
In a heated Senate confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, ...
What is ASEAN and why is it popping up in Trump cabinet nominee hearings?
During the confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for Secretary of Defense, Sen. Tammy ...
Philippines, China pledge to seek common ground on South China Sea
The Philippines and China agreed to seek common ground and find ways to cooperate despite their disagreements in the South ...
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Top 10 financial brands in Southeast Asia
The Philippines' leading mobile wallet service GCash has earned top ranking in Southeast Asia’s top financial brands in 2024.
What is ASEAN, the alliance that stumped Hegseth at his confirmation hearing
I suggest you do a little homework,” said Duckworth, a Democrat from Illinois, after Hegseth failed to name any of the 10 ...
A question about ASEAN stumped Pete Hegseth at his Senate hearing. What is it and why is it important?
Hegseth responded at the heated Senate confirmation hearing that he couldn’t tell Duckworth the exact number of ASEAN nations ...
Indonesia to intensify defence partnerships and maritime security, top diplomat says
Indonesia will expand its existing defence partnerships and step up its handling of strategic issues impacting its ...
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Indonesia Waters Down Planned VAT Hike In Last-Minute Move
Indonesia scaled back its planned increase in the value-added tax rate just hours before it was set to take effect on January 1 amid escalating public outcry. The VAT rate will be increased to 12% ...