Asean

Myanmar to send rep to regional summit for first time in three years

ASEAN barred Myanmar junta leaders from its summits in the wake of their February 2021 coup, and the generals have refused to send "non-political representatives" instead.

We should deepen relations with Malaysia

Now is the moment to add new dimensions to our collaboration

Rohingya Crisis: US encourages Bangladesh to continue working with ASEAN

"The international community cannot let Bangladesh shoulder this enormous responsibility alone," Uzra Zeya said at the high-level UNGA side event on Rohingya crisis

Mission to China: Is the PM ready to take a bold position on RCEP?

We should be negotiating terms of a partnership where both China and Bangladesh gain something

ASEAN needs a longer-term approach to the Myanmar crisis

ASEAN must continue to create the space to learn from the various Myanmar stakeholders and seek the support of the major frontline states, namely China and India, in its efforts.

UN chief says global finance system fragmenting; Myanmar crisis worsens

The world risks a "great fracture" of its economic and financial systems, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Thursday at a summit with Southeast Asia's ASEAN bloc, China, the United States and others in Indonesia.

Bangladesh wants to be a Sectoral Dialogue Partner of ASEAN

Bangladesh wants to have greater interaction with ASEAN and become a Sectoral Dialogue Partner since there are vibrant trade relations with some of the countries of the southeast Asian regional bloc.

How can we tackle climate change and food shortage in Asia?

Climate change and food security issues are multifaceted and transcend national boundaries.

SKorean President Moon Jae-in writes about ASEAN before ‘ASEAN-Korea Commemorative Summit’

South Korea’s President Moon Jae-in writes about Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Korea following a three-day long “2019 ASEAN-Korea Commemorative Summit” which will be held in Busan of Korea next week.

October 8, 2024
October 8, 2024

Myanmar to send rep to regional summit for first time in three years

ASEAN barred Myanmar junta leaders from its summits in the wake of their February 2021 coup, and the generals have refused to send "non-political representatives" instead.

October 6, 2024
October 6, 2024

We should deepen relations with Malaysia

Now is the moment to add new dimensions to our collaboration

September 25, 2024
September 25, 2024

Rohingya Crisis: US encourages Bangladesh to continue working with ASEAN

"The international community cannot let Bangladesh shoulder this enormous responsibility alone," Uzra Zeya said at the high-level UNGA side event on Rohingya crisis

July 7, 2024
July 7, 2024

Mission to China: Is the PM ready to take a bold position on RCEP?

We should be negotiating terms of a partnership where both China and Bangladesh gain something

May 19, 2024
May 19, 2024

ASEAN needs a longer-term approach to the Myanmar crisis

ASEAN must continue to create the space to learn from the various Myanmar stakeholders and seek the support of the major frontline states, namely China and India, in its efforts.

September 7, 2023
September 7, 2023

UN chief says global finance system fragmenting; Myanmar crisis worsens

The world risks a "great fracture" of its economic and financial systems, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Thursday at a summit with Southeast Asia's ASEAN bloc, China, the United States and others in Indonesia.

January 20, 2022
January 20, 2022

Bangladesh wants to be a Sectoral Dialogue Partner of ASEAN

Bangladesh wants to have greater interaction with ASEAN and become a Sectoral Dialogue Partner since there are vibrant trade relations with some of the countries of the southeast Asian regional bloc.

December 23, 2021
December 23, 2021

How can we tackle climate change and food shortage in Asia?

Climate change and food security issues are multifaceted and transcend national boundaries.

November 18, 2019
November 18, 2019

SKorean President Moon Jae-in writes about ASEAN before ‘ASEAN-Korea Commemorative Summit’

South Korea’s President Moon Jae-in writes about Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Korea following a three-day long “2019 ASEAN-Korea Commemorative Summit” which will be held in Busan of Korea next week.

July 24, 2019
July 24, 2019

New evidence raises questions about Myanmar’s intentions

Despite Myanmar’s repeated claims that it is ready for Rohingya repatriation, satellite images show no sign of reconstruction of villages destroyed during a 2017 military-led crackdown, even worse, destruction of residential buildings has continued in the state.