ASEAN, partners holds joint anti-terrorism drill World

ASEAN, partners holds joint anti-terrorism drill

A joint anti-terrorism actual-troop drill of member countries of ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting Plus (ADMM+) kicked off in Guilin, southern China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on November 13.
UNCLOS – important legal instrument to solve maritime issues Politics

UNCLOS – important legal instrument to solve maritime issues

The 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) is an important legal instrument to regulate maritime issues and ensure legitimate rights and interests of countries, heard the second ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) workshop on implementing UNCLOS in Hanoi on November 13.
ASEAN emphasizes women’s role in maintaining peace ASEAN

ASEAN emphasizes women’s role in maintaining peace

Women’s important role in interfaith dialogues and in maintaining regional peace and security was highlighted by ASEAN Secretary General Dato Lim Jock Hoi at the ASEAN Women Interfaith Dialogue in Jakarta, Indonesia.
ASEAN, China seek to push socio-cultural, economic ties World

ASEAN, China seek to push socio-cultural, economic ties

Measures to further enhance socio-cultural and economic cooperation between ASEAN and China were the main focus of the 12th China-ASEAN Conference on People to People Friendship Organisations (CACPPFO) held in Bandung city, Indonesia, on November 12.
India, ASEAN look to boost economic links World

India, ASEAN look to boost economic links

The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) of India is hosting the first India-ASEAN Business Summit in New Delhi from November 11-12 as part of efforts to enhance cooperation between the country and the Southeast Asian bloc.
ASEAN charity fair 2019 opens in Indonesia World

ASEAN charity fair 2019 opens in Indonesia

The ASEAN Women’s Circle (AWC) officially launched the annual ASEAN Charity Bazaar in Jakarta, Indonesia, on November 7 under the support of the ASEAN Secretariat.
RCEP signing postponed to 2020 ASEAN

RCEP signing postponed to 2020

Leaders of 16 Asia-Pacific countries, including Japan, China, and India, on November 4 issued a joint statement on the postponing of the signing of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) to 2020 instead of 2019 as scheduled.
Chairmanship to help Vietnam affirm stature in ASEAN Politics

Chairmanship to help Vietnam affirm stature in ASEAN

The chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for 2020 that Vietnam officially assumed on November 4 will be a chance for the country to affirm its role and stature while further showing itself as an active member of the ASEAN Community.
PM concludes activities at 35th ASEAN Summit Politics

PM concludes activities at 35th ASEAN Summit

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc attended the 3rd Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Summit and met with Japanese PM Abe Shinzo on November 4, wrapping up his activities at the 35th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits.
MERCY Malaysia founder wins ASEAN Prize ASEAN

MERCY Malaysia founder wins ASEAN Prize

Founder of the medical charity MERCY Malaysia Jemilah Mahmood has won the ASEAN Prize 2019 for her leading role in various humanitarian missions and disaster management in the region.
PM attends seventh ASEAN – US Summit Politics

PM attends seventh ASEAN – US Summit

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc attended the seventh ASEAN – US Summit in Bangkok on November 4, within the framework of the ongoing 35th ASEAN Summit and related meetings.