Asean morning news Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu ASEAN boosts conservation effort at unprotected sites The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is boosting efforts to protect the environment at sacred sites, military bases and other specially managed areas. — Myanmar Times UNCLOS – important legal instrument to solve maritime issues The 1982 UN […]
Asean morning news Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu Countdown to 2nd India-Asean InnoTech Summit India might have walked away from the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), but that shouldn’t been seen as indicating anything apart from the complexities of international trade deals. — AEC News Today China assists Southeast Asian countries in construction of […]
Asean morning news Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu Oh dear, Mahathir: Asean Summit bad-boy stands his ground (photo gallery) We’ll be the first to admit that we don’t really know what is going on in the photos below, other than that the scenes captured at the opening ceremony of the 35th Asean Summit and […]
We’ll be the first to admit that we don’t really know what is going on in the photos below, other than that the scenes captured at the opening ceremony of the 35th Asean Summit and Related Summits by Thailand & GMS editor John Le Fevre on November 3 appear to have been edited out of […]
Asean morning news Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu RCEP nears completion Notoriously labelled a ceremonial “talk shop” without any tangible outcomes, the latest Asean Summit in Bangkok finally proved critics wrong as regional leaders made progress in settling a mammoth trade pact despite India’s departure. — Bangkok Post South China Sea likely to be […]
Asean morning news Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu Indo-Pacific gets an extra $68 mln for transparency as US investment soars The United States has pledged an additional $68 million for new programmes under the Indo Pacific Transparency Initiative (IPTI). — AEC News Today 35th ASEAN Summit 2019 promotes barrier free society Thai people who […]
Asean morning news Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu Vietnam mulls legal action over South China Sea dispute Vietnam could explore legal action among various options in its territorial dispute with powerful neighbor China in the South China Sea, a senior government official said on Wednesday. — Reuters Bangladesh: Modi says Rohingya return best for […]
Asean morning news Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu ‘China blocking Asean access to $2.5-tillion energy resources in South China Sea’ The United States has accused China of blocking Southeast Asia Nations’ access to $2.5 trillion of energy resources in the South China Sea. — Business Mirror 35th ASEAN Summit Concludes with several agreements accomplished […]
Asean morning news Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu Most ASEAN Leaders No-Shows in Meeting with Trump’s Proxy Seven Southeast Asian leaders skipped an important meeting with the United States on Monday after President Donald Trump decided not to attend their regional summit in Thailand. — Voice of America US, China spar at Southeast Asian […]
Asean morning news Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu World’s Biggest Trade Deal To Be Delayed To 2020: Draft ASEAN Statement The signing of the world’s largest trade pact will likely be kicked back to 2020, according to a draft statement by Southeast Asian leaders, delaying a deal craved by China as it seeks to […]
Asean morning news Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu Asean leaders to tackle sea code, 4th Industrial Revolution President Duterte is set to leave for Bangkok, Thailand, today, November 1, to attend the 35th Asean Summit and Related Summits to be held from November 2 to 4. — Business Mirror Trump skips ASEAN Summit again, […]
Asean morning news Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu Trump snubs meeting with ASEAN leaders in Bangkok US President Donald Trump is skipping a summit with leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for the second year in a row, even as the regional grouping grapples with new economic and security challenges including […]