# asean
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Doors Closed for Bangladesh, PNG’s ASEAN Bids
Bangladesh and Papua New Guinea face an uphill battle in their quest to join ASEAN as they are not located in Southeast Asia.News Jul 31, 2026 | 8:45 am
ASEAN Irons Out Refinery Details for Regional Oil Stockpile
The Southeast Asian bloc has been trying to revive the ASEAN Petroleum Security Agreement (APSA) following the Hormuz blockade.News Jul 31, 2026 | 8:00 am
ASEAN Common Currency Remains Unlikely
ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Ki Hourn says that "every member state is happy with its own currency".Business Jul 30, 2026 | 7:00 am
ASEAN Hopes for Predictability on Trump’s Tariffs
ASEAN says the region's businesspeople wish for a predictability and certainty as Trump launches a fresh round of tariff hikes.Business Jul 29, 2026 | 3:44 pm
$2.5 Billion US Investment for ASEAN is 'Not Charity', Rubio Says
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the “US is with ASEAN 100%”.News Jul 22, 2026 | 2:35 pm
Indonesia Wants South China Sea Code ASAP as Beijing, Manila Clash
Beijing and the Philippines are now trading accusations over a clash at the South China Sea.News Jul 21, 2026 | 3:09 pm
Indonesia Admits Myanmar Peace Plan Takes Time
"Should we let Myanmar be unrepresented in ASEAN forums for that long?", Indonesia's Foreign Minister Sugiono says.News Jul 15, 2026 | 6:15 am
ASEAN Sticks to Myanmar Peace Plan in First Talks Since Coup
The weekend saw ASEAN meeting Myanmar’s Foreign Minister U Tin Maung Swe for the first time since the 2021 military coup.News Jul 13, 2026 | 9:37 am
ADB’s Indonesia Growth Forecast Stays 5.2%, Beats Some ASEAN Nations
The July edition of ADB’s flagship report shows that Indonesia is outpacing some ASEAN economies, except Vietnam.Business Jul 9, 2026 | 9:42 am
US-China Rivalry in ASEAN Is Here to Stay, Trump or No Trump
Whoever is the US president, major power competition will remain, Indonesian presidential aide Mari Elka Pangestu tells ASEAN.News Jun 24, 2026 | 9:28 am
Canada Bankrolls Almost $973,000 for ASEAN Carbon Capture
Canada is helping ASEAN embrace technologies that will let them prevent emissions from going into the atmosphere.News Jun 23, 2026 | 7:34 pm
Navigating ASEAN: The Art of Surviving and Winning in the World's Most Complex FMCG Market
ASEAN is far from a homogeneous market. Differences in language and levels of economic development create a fragmented environment.Special Updates Jun 22, 2026 | 4:39 pm
China Tells ASEAN to Stay Away from ‘Exclusive Circles’
China has advised ASEAN against joining "exclusive circles" as Beijing seeks to maintain its influence in Southeast Asia.News Jun 22, 2026 | 12:21 pm
Dear Mr. President, Don’t Skip ASEAN Summits
Despite calls for Prabowo to stay home, the Indonesian leader still needs to attend ASEAN summits.News Jun 20, 2026 | 6:01 pm
ASEAN Turns to Russia for Energy as Indonesian Nuclear Deal Approaches
Russian state nuclear firm Rosatom says it is moving towards agreements on floating nuclear power plants with Indonesia.News Jun 18, 2026 | 11:02 pm
ASEAN Invites Putin to Manila Summit in November
Chances are slim for Putin to head to Manila as an arrest warrant hangs over his head.News Jun 18, 2026 | 10:18 am
More, Please: ASEAN Wants Russian Goods Trade to Exceed $17.8 Billion
ASEAN's two-way merchandise trade with Russia hit $17.8 billion in 2025.Business Jun 17, 2026 | 9:07 pm
Prabowo Skips ASEAN-Russia Talks over Domestic Affairs
Prabowo's absence was quite a surprise as the Indonesian leader is known for his frequent overseas trips.News Jun 17, 2026 | 6:04 pm
UK Backs ASEAN’s $2 Trillion Digital Economy Pact
The UK backs ASEAN’s digital economy pact that will double the group's digital economy to $2 trillion by 2030.Business Jun 11, 2026 | 11:33 am
‘Myanmar is ASEAN Family’, Indonesia Tells Junta Chief-Turned-President
Indonesia still wants to engage in trade with Myanmar as the latter embarks on a new military-run leadership.News Jun 9, 2026 | 10:41 am
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