Tag: Southeast Asian

Myanmar's Permanent Secretary of Foreign Affairs Aung Kyaw Moe, Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, Thailand's Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa, Vietnam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Laos' Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet, Indonesian Vice President Ma'ruf Amin and Prime Minister of Timor-Leste Xanana Gusmao pose for a photo at the 14th ASEAN-United Nations (UN) Summit at the National Convention Centre, in Vientiane, Laos, October 11, 2024. REUTERS

Southeast Asian Leaders Urge Swift Agreement on South China Sea Code and Call for Peace in Myanmar

The Asia Live News Service - October 13, 2024
At the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit, held in Laos, regional leaders voiced strong demands on two pressing issues: the need for a swift agreement on a code of conduct in the South China Sea and the immediate...
EU-China

EU’s ‘Global Gateway’ and China’s BRI: Competitors or Collaborators?

THE ASIA LIVE - November 25, 2023
The European Union (EU) has unveiled its "Global Gateway" strategy, aimed at enhancing interregional connectivity in five key areas: digital sector, climate and energy, transport, health, and education and research. The strategy is seen as a counterweight to China's Belt...
Laos

Laos’ Critical Debt Level with China: Opaque Payment Situation

Zauqi Farooqi - September 22, 2023
Vientiane, Laos Laos, a Southeast Asian nation, is facing a significant debt level primarily owed to China, raising concerns both domestically and internationally. The opacity surrounding repayment terms and potential implications for national sovereignty have become increasingly evident. Laos faces...
Southeast Asia Waters

Addressing Shadow Tanker Activities in Southeast Asian Waters

THE ASIA LIVE - September 22, 2023
Southeast Asian waters have been a hub for "shadow tankers" engaging in illicit activities like smuggling, illegal oil transfers, and evading sanctions. This issue has raised concerns among governments, international bodies, and environmentalists, necessitating a coordinated effort from governments, international...