Friday, April 24, 2026

Myanmar ‘considering good things’ for Suu Kyi – Thai FM

BANGKOK — Min Aung Hlaing is "considering good things" for detained Aung San Suu Kyi, Thailand's top diplomat said, after meeting the country's coup leader for the first time since he took...
Latest
Recommended

ASEAN Declaration on the Right to a Safe, Clean, Healthy and Sustainable Environment

WE, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) namely Brunei Darussalam, the Kingdom of Cambodia, the Republic of Indonesia, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Malaysia, the Republic of the...

Secretary-General of ASEAN meets with new IFRC Representative to ASEAN, and Head of Delegation for Indonesia, Brunei Darussalam, Singapore, and Timor-Leste

Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today met with Ms. Kathryn Clarkson, new International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Representative to ASEAN, and Head...

China’s FM Wang: Cambodian scam centers must be eradicated

BEIJING — China's top diplomat Wang Yi called for the complete eradication of scam centers in Cambodia during a meeting with Prime Minister Hun Manet...

Cambodia urges Thailand to resume talks on disputed border

PHNOM PENH — Cambodia has urged Thailand to resume talks as soon as possible on their disputed border, a long-standing disagreement that led to deadly...

Indonesia passes long-awaited law to protect domestic workers

JAKARTA — Indonesia’s legislature passed a law on Tuesday to protect the rights of domestic workers after more than two decades of deliberations and multiple delays. The bill was first introduced...

‘Major’ Indonesian natural gas find announced

JAKARTA — Italian energy giant Eni has announced a “major” discovery of natural gas off Indonesia’s coast, which the government said would triple the European company’s production in the country...

Special Meeting 2/2025 of the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR)

The ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) convened its Special Meeting 2/2025 from 7 to 10 July 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The...

ASEAN Declaration of Commitment on ASEAN Drug Security and Self-Reliance (ADSSR)

WE, the Member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), namely Brunei Darussalam, the Kingdom of Cambodia, the Republic of Indonesia, the Lao...

18th ARF Experts and Eminent Persons’ Meeting convened in Kuala Lumpur

The Eighteenth Meeting of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Experts and Eminent Persons (EEPs) was convened in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia preceded by a workshop on conflict prevention held the...

The ASEAN Secretariat releases The ASEAN Magazine Issue Nos. 47–48 on regional tourism

JAKARTA, 6 January 2026 – The ASEAN Secretariat announces the release of The ASEAN Magazine Issue Nos. 47–48, a year-end double edition titled ASEAN Tourism: A Destination for Every Dream. The edition revisits ASEAN’s...

Myanmar ‘considering good things’ for Suu Kyi – Thai FM

BANGKOK — Min Aung Hlaing is "considering good things" for detained Aung San Suu Kyi, Thailand's top diplomat said, after meeting the country's coup leader...

Myanmar releases 78 Filipinos detained for immigration-related offenses

MYANMAR has released 78 Filipinos who were detained for immigration-related offenses, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. The Philippine Embassy in Yangon is facilitating...

Myanmar releases 78 Filipinos detained for immigration-related offenses

MYANMAR has released 78 Filipinos who were detained for immigration-related offenses, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. The Philippine Embassy in Yangon is facilitating the repatriation of the unidentified...

The ASEAN Secretariat releases The ASEAN Magazine Issue No. 49–50: ASEAN’s Roots and Reefs: Nature’s Strongholds

JAKARTA, 25 March 2026 – The ASEAN Secretariat is pleased to announce the release of The ASEAN Magazine, Issue No. 49–50, titled ASEAN’s Roots and Reefs: Nature’s Strongholds. This edition opens with reflections...

Sinopec unit sells CATL shares for about $770 million

SINGAPORE — A unit of Sinopec sold 8.5 million Hong Kong-listed shares of CATL for about $770 million, a term sheet showed on Wednesday, cashing...

CapitaLand Trust to sell Asia Square Tower 2, buy Paragon in $5 billion Singapore property deals

SINGAPORE’s CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust (CICT) said on Monday it has agreed to sell Asia Square Tower 2, a commercial development in Marina Bay...

Thailand Pavilion unveils brands at International Franchise Expo 2026

THAILAND is set to make a strong impact at the International Franchise Expo 2026, taking place at the SMX Convention Center Manila from April 24 to 26, 2026. The...

Cambodia urges Thailand to resume talks on disputed border

PHNOM PENH — Cambodia has urged Thailand to resume talks as soon as possible on their disputed border, a long-standing disagreement that led to deadly clashes last year. Cambodian Prime Minister...

Vietnam, South Korea sign deals on tech, nuclear power

HANOI — Vietnam's President To Lam hosted his South Korean counterpart Lee Jae Myung in Hanoi on Wednesday, announcing a dozen cooperative agreements, including on...

Vingroup plans taxi IPO, scraps LNG power plant project

HANOI — Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup is ditching plans to build the country’s largest liquefied natural gas-fired power plant and will turn to renewables for the...

Contact Us

info [@] aseangazette.com