ASEAN’s position on Myanmar is unlikely to change when the meetings conclude on May 8, with leaders expected to reiterate their support for a five-year-old peace plan drafted shortly after a violent military coup in 2021
The bloc is also seeking “a possible ASEAN crisis communication and coordination protocol to ensure a coherent, timely and coordinated regional response to crises.
The meeting, held in Bandar Seri Begawan on May 5, is expected to serve as a platform for constructive dialogue, meaningful exchanges, and impactful outcomes that will further advance ASEAN’s shared objectives
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung attends the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu, reaffirming Viet Nam’s strong commitment to ASEAN cooperation and regional resilience
Cambodia is scheduled to participate in June alongside Malaysia, with local companies expected to display products ranging from food and beverages to fashion, handicrafts and creative industry goods
Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi met with his Philippine counterpart Gilberto Teodoro in Manila and agreed to establish a working group for the matter
Cameron Highlands Vegetable Farmers Organisation president Datuk Chai Kok Lim said immediate government intervention is needed to help farmers cope with soaring expenses
Applicants are required to submit their proposals no later than June 30, according to the Department of Agriculture
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
