MELBOURNE, Australia — Taylor Swift stole the show at an Asian summit Tuesday when Singapore’s leader defended his tiny country’s lucrative concert deal that could cause bad blood with neighboring nations. Read More: Look What Taylor Swift’s Exclusive Singapore Shows Made Its Southeast Asian Neighbors Do Singapore is a key member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, … Read more
Close up of woman’s hand touching illuminated and multi-coloured LED display screen, connecting to the future. People, lifestyle and technology D3sign | Moment | Getty Images The Association of Southeast Asian Nations on Friday published a framework for artificial intelligence governance, but experts say member states being at “different stages of digital development” could pose … Read more
TOKYO — Leaders from Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, marking their 50th anniversary of friendship, were meeting at a special summit on Sunday and expected to adopt a joint vision that emphasizes security cooperation amid growing tensions with China in regional seas. Ties between Japan and ASEAN used to be largely based … Read more
Korean automobile manufacturer Kia displays the electric vehicle “EV6 GT-Line” during the 30th Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show in Tangerang on August 10, 2023. Yasuyoshi Chiba | Afp | Getty Images Indonesia’s EV-friendly policies have lured global investors to the country, but experts say they could also boost investments in Southeast Asia’s automotive industry more … Read more
JAKARTA, Indonesia — In talks with Southeast Asian leaders Wednesday within the Indonesian capital, Chinese language Premier Li Qiang underscored his nation’s significance because the world’s second-biggest economic system and because the prime buying and selling associate of the area. Countering renewed alarm over Beijing’s aggression within the disputed South China Sea, Li cited China’s … Read more
Myanmar migrant staff maintain a portrait of Aung San Suu Kyi throughout the march to mark Worldwide Labor Day in Bangkok, calling for the employees rights and protesting towards the Myanmar navy authorities on Might 1, 2023. Sopa Photographs | Lightrocket | Getty Photographs Southeast Asian nations should undertake a cohesive place on Myanmar’s civil … Read more
Indonesian President Joko Widodo makes a speech throughout the Affiliation of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Overseas Minister’s Assembly in Jakarta, Indonesia on July 14, 2023. Murat Gok | Anadolu Company | Getty Photos A brand new regional cross-border fee system not too long ago applied by Southeast Asian nations might deepen monetary integration amongst members, … Read more
By Yew Lun Tian and Karen Lema (Reuters) -China’s overseas minister Qin Gang won’t attend a diplomatic gathering in Indonesia as anticipated this week, sources aware of the matter stated, extending an unexplained public absence that has lasted for greater than two weeks. Three sources aware of matter, who declined to be recognized as a … Read more
LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia — A picturesque vacationer vacation spot will host crisis-weary Southeast Asian leaders with sun-splashed tropical islands, turquoise waters brimming with corals and manta rays, seafood feasts, and a hillside savannah crawling with Komodo dragons. The sunshiny setting is a stark distinction to the seriousness of their agenda. Indonesian President Joko Widodo picked … Read more