Asia Pacific / Politics Nov 28, 2021
U.S. eyeing summit with ASEAN leaders in Washington in January
The United States has proposed holding the summit in the third week of January and is coordinating the date with ASEAN members.
National / Politics Nov 27, 2021
At Asia-Europe summit, Kishida voices strong concern over China human rights issues
Prime Minister Kishida also said he strongly opposes unilateral attempts to change the status quo in the East and South China seas, apparently criticizing China's military buildup.
Asia Pacific / Politics Nov 22, 2021
China won’t bully small nations, Xi tells Southeast Asian leaders
The pledge comes as Beijing is involved in disputes with bloc members over its broad claims in the South China Sea.
Asia Pacific Nov 9, 2021
Bill Richardson, a former U.S. diplomat, has also previously gone to North Korea and Venezuela in hopes of freeing prisoners and improving humanitarian conditions.
Commentary / World Nov 5, 2021
Lessons ASEAN could learn from Malaysia’s pandemic success
by Joshua Kurlantzick
Malaysia has fully vaccinated more than 77% its population, with some 90% of adults — those deemed eligible for the vaccine — receiving a second dose.
Commentary / World Oct 29, 2021
The ASEAN meeting included talks with Japan, the U.S., Australia and China that reaffirmed the organization’s “centrality” to those countries’ thinking about the region.
Asia Pacific Oct 28, 2021
ASEAN to forge 'comprehensive strategic partnership' with China
The announcement appears to show that ASEAN seeks to balance its relations with China and the West.
World Oct 28, 2021
The U.S. and Japan square off with China on maritime security amid tensions
Biden's participation in the meeting underscored that the United States has been keen to regain its influence in the region.
Asia Pacific Oct 27, 2021
Australia seeks ASEAN's understanding on AUKUS amid nuclear concerns
Some ASEAN members have voiced worries about the security pact, which has paved the way for Canberra to obtain nuclear-powered submarines from the United States and Britain.
National Oct 27, 2021
Kishida vows to strengthen ties with ASEAN amid China's rise
Kishida was speaking at the bloc's Brunei-hosted online summit, the first time he had participated in an ASEAN gathering since becoming prime minister earlier this month.
Commentary / World Oct 27, 2021
ASEAN countries must lead on biodiversity
by Tony La Vina
To improve regional ASEAN resilience and promote sustainable growth, the post-COVID-19 recovery must focus not only on decarbonization, but also on the protection of nature.
Asia Pacific Oct 27, 2021
Southeast Asian nations tout green power links ahead of COP26
by Koustav Samanta and Fathin Ungku
The countries are speeding up their plans to transmit renewable energy through a proposed regional power grid, with first trials set for 2022.