S’pore wants to help Timor-Leste contribute to ASEAN, not just benefit from it: PM Wong

Singapore aims to help Timor-Leste not only benefit but also fully contribute as an ASEAN member, enhancing bilateral ...
The Diplomat

ASEAN Members Need to Think of ASEAN

Indonesian President Joko Widodo is flanked by Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi, left, and Coordinating Minister for Economics Airlangga Hartarto as he speaks to the media during a press ...
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List of ASEAN Member Countries

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a key regional intergovernmental organization that encourages political, economic, and social cooperation among Southeast Asian nations. Since its ...
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Leaders of ASEAN member states to meet with Putin at June summit in Russia

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations will hold a commemorative summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Russia in June, the Philippines' top diplomat ...
CNA

Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing visits Laos in first trip to an ASEAN member state

Analysts say the visit is significant for regional geopolitical dynamics, as it signals a potential shift in how some members of the regional bloc are engaging with Myanmar's military-backed ...
East Asia Forum

ASEAN’s path to G20 membership

While ASEAN's status as an invited guest in the G20 affords the bloc some influence, permanent membership would give it crucial consensus-building power. ASEAN is important both economically and ...
The Jakarta Post

Min Aung Hlaing to visit Laos in first ASEAN member state visit

The planned trip comes four months after Min Aung Hlaing completed a carefully engineered transition from head of the ...
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Cooperation Between ASEAN and the Quad is Critical for Indo-Pacific Stability

The strengths of ASEAN and the Quad complement rather than undermine each other. Their cooperation is essential for stability in the Indo-Pacific region. Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi ...
CNBC

ASEAN launches guide for governing AI, but experts say there are challenges

ASEAN published its initial framework for AI governance, as the 10 nation-bloc seeks to encourage responsible use of AI in governments and organizations. "The challenge with a region like ASEAN is ...
The Diplomat

ASEAN at a Crossroads

A Malaysian official raises the country’s flag ahead of the 46th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, May 26, 2025. Credit: MOFA Malaysia Kuala Lumpur is under a tight security lockdown this week – ...
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The Quad and ASEAN Must Learn to Work Together

This September, Indonesia, one of the largest and most influential members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), will host the ASEAN leaders’ summit. Building ASEAN’s footprint in the ...