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New growth drivers for ASEAN

15 tháng 06. 2026

The impressive development of the digital economy is not only changing the structure of regional trade but could also shape ASEAN's competitive position in the next decade

Viet Nam–China crossings see spike in ASEAN fresh produce

15 tháng 06. 2026

Since the start of the summer harvest season, China's two major border gates with Viet Nam, Youyi Guan in Pingxiang and Beilun 2 Bridge in Dongxing, have entered their peak period for handling imports of fresh agricultural and seafood products from member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)

AFF 2026 - Strategic platform for shaping ASEAN’s long-term future: Malaysian scholar

12 tháng 06. 2026

Collins Chong Yew Keat, a foreign affairs, security and strategy analyst at the University of Malaya (Malaysia), described AFF 2026 as a valuable platform for fostering long-term strategic thinking, regional trust-building and policy innovation

AFF 2026 showcases Viet Nam’s leadership in charting ASEAN’s future: researcher

12 tháng 06. 2026

The ASEAN Future Forum (AFF) 2026's opening in Hanoi once again placed Viet Nam at the centre of regional diplomacy, Malaysia-based Southeast Asian history and defence researcher Enzo Sim Hong Jun told Viet Nam News Agency

ASEAN bolsters cooperation, tackles food, energy and cyber threats

12 tháng 06. 2026

The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Phongsavanh Sisoulath, the head of Laos’ ASEAN Senior Officials' delegation, participated in the ASEAN Senior Officials’ Meeting and related meetings held in Manila, the Philippines, during June 8-9

Asean must rely on itself and Japan

12 tháng 06. 2026

It sounds somewhat paradoxical to think that Asean is more internally problematic than ever, and yet the 11-member Southeast Asian bloc also needs to rely on itself like never before. But such is the tough reality in Thailand's regional neighbourhood

India’s anti-dumping shield on Asian aluminium foil to stay up through 2026

12 tháng 06. 2026

After Turkey’s move to guard its domestic aluminium foil industry from Chinese dumping, India has decided to extend the anti-dumping duty on aluminium foil imports from China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand until December 15, 2026

Indonesia saves nearly 1 billion USD from illegal fishing crackdown

12 tháng 06. 2026

An Indonesian official said combating illegal fishing is crucial for protecting resources and strengthening maritime sovereignty