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  • Mar 3, 2021
  • 2 min read

ASEAN talks on Myanmar betray bloc’s limitations

The regional group discussed the Myanmar situation at a virtual meeting yesterday

ASEAN
  • Feb 19, 2021
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ASEAN will act cautiously over Myanmar situation

Two of ASEAN’s key players have suggested that the regional bloc has a part to play in easing tensions in Myanmar

ASEAN
  • Jan 20, 2021
  • 2 min read

Palm oil row will set back ASEAN-EU trade talks

Malaysia has filed a complaint with the WTO over the EU’s policy on biofuels

ASEAN
  • Dec 29, 2020
  • 7 min read

ASEAN South China Sea claimants will get more US help

The incoming administration in Washington is set to maintain a tough line on Beijing’s actions in the South China Sea

ASEAN
  • Dec 16, 2020
  • 6 min read

ASEAN-EU free trade pact will take time to materialise

The South-east Asian and European regional blocs have elevated the status of their relationship

ASEAN
  • Nov 18, 2020
  • 7 min read

Fear of irking China will keep ASEAN away from ‘Quad’

The Quad countries -- the United States, Japan, India and Australia -- are strengthening military cooperation

ASEAN
  • Nov 5, 2020
  • 6 min read

Key trade pact will be signed at ASEAN summit

Finalisation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership is high on the agenda of the upcoming ASEAN summit

ASEAN
  • Oct 7, 2020
  • 7 min read

ASEAN region neutrality in US-China rivalry has limits

South-east Asian states avoid taking sides between Washington and Beijing, but they could be pressed into harder choices

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