Malaysia tempers expectations as it leads Asean
Malaysia is committed to addressing regional issues, but expectations on Myanmar and the advancing of talks on a code of conduct between the 10-member Association of
Malaysia takes on ASEAN mantle but tempers expectations on Myanmar, South China Sea
Southeast Asian foreign ministers hold a closed-doors retreat in Malaysia on Sunday, as the country hosts its first meeting as chair of the regional bloc ASEAN amid an intensifying civil war in Myanmar and confrontations in the South China Sea.
Southeast Asia foreign ministers seek breakthrough in Myanmar conflict and South China Sea dispute
From left to right, Laos's Foreign Affairs Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane, Myanmar's Permanent Secretary ... Philippines's Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo, Brunei Darussalam Foreign ...
ASEAN Upholds Decision to Bar Myanmar Generals From Summits, Urges Self-Restraint in S. China Sea
Foreign ministers of the Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN at a weekend retreat upheld their decision to bar Myanmar’s ruling generals from their summits and limit the country's participation to a non-political level,
ASEAN and China must start tackling thorny issues of South China Sea code, Philippines says
The regional bloc ASEAN and China should make headway on a protracted code of conduct for the South China Sea by tackling thorny "milestone issues", including its scope and if it can be legally binding,
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ASEAN foreign ministers tackle SCS, Myanmar, Gaza issues
Foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) discussed developments in the South China Sea (SCS), ...
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Philippines calls for Asean focus on managing disasters
Philippine foreign secretary Enrique Manalo said his country was open to discussing Asean mechanisms for disaster response “because on our own, the Philippines has already taken some initiatives ...
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Southeast Asian foreign ministers seek breakthrough in Myanmar conflict and South China Sea disputes
Officials said it aims to chart the bloc’s direction for the year as it tries to resolve Myanmar's deadly four-year crisis and tensions over China’s increasing assertiveness in the South China ...
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DFA chief, Rubio cite role of PH-US alliance in reg’l security
Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio have affirmed the strength of the ...
Rubio Affirms 'Ironclad' US Commitment To Philippines
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday the United States under President Donald Trump remained committed to the Philippines' defense, as tensions simmer with Beijing in the South China Sea.
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Rubio to Manalo: China’s actions in South China Sea erode regional peace
Top ranking officials of the Philippines and the United States of America met on January 22 and tackled China’s dangerous ...
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Trump Is Back: What Can ASEAN and the Criminals in Naypyitaw Expect?
Trump is not, as some claim, an isolationist. How this will play out in the region remains to be seen, but it is unlikely the junta can expect ties with the US to warm.
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DFA chief: ASEAN cooperative activities can help China over maritime issues
Maritime cooperation among members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) might help conclude a binding Code ...