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Myanmar’s coup leader-turned-president wins back neighbours despite war
ASEAN leaders are embracing Min Aung Hlaing, but critics warn it emboldens a military still bombing civilians.
Published On 16 Oct 2026
Malaysia’s Firefly cancels flights to Singapore over haze from Indonesia
Published On 13 Oct 2026
Malaysia PM says will work on Myanmar’s ASEAN reintegration
Published On 8 Oct 2026
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Thailand’s Malay-Muslim separatists vow to fight as peace talks stall
Published On 18 Sep 2026
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China’s defence chief warns against coercion, avoids US, Japan mention
Published On 16 Sep 2026
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Philippine defence chief calls out China over note handed to him mid-panel
Published On 8 Sep 2026
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Malaysia declares emergency in Sarawak as haze from Indonesia worsens
Published On 5 Sep 2026
Myanmar leader visits Thailand in bid to bolster international legitimacy
Published On 6 Aug 2026
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Will the war on Iran affect ASEAN’s efforts to tackle regional issues?
Published On 23 Jul 2026
Video Duration 27 minutes 40 seconds 27:40

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ASEAN diplomats voice ‘serious concern’ over Iran war and energy crisis

Southeast Asian countries are highly affected by oil supply shortages caused by Iran war and Strait of Hormuz closure.

ASEAN leaders adopt measures to ease economic pain caused by Iran war

The bloc currently imports more than half of its crude oil from the Middle East.

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Rising Fuel costs overshadowing agenda for ASEAN summit in the Philippines

ASEAN leaders have begun meeting in the Philippines as residents say their main concern is living costs.

Indonesia, US sign ‘major’ defence cooperation agreement

Signing of defence partnership follows reports that US is seeking overflight access in Indonesia for military planes.

ASEAN does not recognise Myanmar’s elections ‘as of now’: Philippine FM

Philippine Foreign Secretary Lazaro says ASEAN member states have ‘not endorsed’ the election in military-run Myanmar.

Myanmar holds final election round, military-backed party set to win

UN official describes monthlong polls as ‘illegitimate’, while ASEAN regional bloc says it will not certify the vote.

Q&A: ‘Nauseating hypocrisy’: East Timor’s Ramos-Horta on Gaza and the West

‘I am thoroughly disillusioned with the so-called international community’: East Timor’s President Jose Ramos-Horta.

Thailand-Cambodia updates: Renewed fighting kills more civilians, soldiers

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Trump’s climate retreat is ASEAN’s moment to lead

As US President Donald Trump retreats on climate, Southeast Asia must lead where the US won’t.

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Dancing, deals and nuclear subs – what did Trump get up to in Asia?

The Trump Administration hails the US President’s five-day, three nation Asia tour as a success.

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