Facing increasing geopolitical competition and changes to the globalisation norms that fostered its growth, ASEAN's relevance is coming under scrutiny. To protect its essential role in East Asia's ...

In October 2025, Timor-Leste will conclude what President Jose Ramos-Horta called its “long-awaited accession” to become the 11th member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, ...

ASEAN's growth and development has been built on a successful strategy of economic integration with its larger neighbours, making it one of the most trade-dependent areas globally and a central player ...

However, regional blockchain must continue to reaffirm a commitment to sovereignty, international law, and peaceful ...

While such episodes are often framed through the lens of great-power rivalry, they highlight the often-overlooked but critical role of ASEAN as a mediator — and the growing limitations of that role.

China consistently respects ASEAN's central place in the regional architecture and supports ASEAN mediation efforts. Wang Yi ...

VOV.VN - The successful hosting of major multilateral events of regional and global significance marks one of Vietnam’s key ...

Warships from Southeast Asian countries sailed together off the waters of Penang, Malaysia as part of the ASEAN Multilateral Naval Exercise (AMNEX) 2025, the Philippine Navy said. In a statement ...

Donald Trump's policy of imposing tariffs could lead to more protectionism and slower growth in the global economy as well as more inflation, economists say. Yet, the global development financing ...

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 – ...

The Royal Brunei Navy Darussalam-class offshore patrol vessel, KDB Darulehsan , one of three visiting vessels taking part in the inaugural ASEAN multilateral naval exercise, which is being hosted by ...

The genesis of Vietnam’s multilateral diplomacy can be traced back to the era of Ho Chi Minh, who viewed multilateral institutions as critical assets for amplifying Vietnam’s voice and mobilising ...