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Expects more Asean-China trade, says Deputy ChiefExpects more Asean-China trade, says Deputy Chief

Expects more Asean-China trade, says Deputy Chief

The Asean region is expected to do more trade with China amid the coronavirus pandemic crisis, Deputy secretary-general of Asean…

June 11, 2020
Strongly condemning West Bank Israel annexation plan, Indonesian Foreign Affairs Minister writes letter to 30 countriesStrongly condemning West Bank Israel annexation plan, Indonesian Foreign Affairs Minister writes letter to 30 countries

Strongly condemning West Bank Israel annexation plan, Indonesian Foreign Affairs Minister writes letter to 30 countries

Indonesia reiterated its strong stance on Israel's planned annexation of the West Bank in early July. In recent months, the…

June 10, 2020
Covid-19: Asean under Vietnam’s chairmanshipCovid-19: Asean under Vietnam’s chairmanship

Covid-19: Asean under Vietnam’s chairmanship

The coronavirus pandemic has created a serious crisis to the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2020. Vietnam,…

June 10, 2020
Red Hat appointed Ingram Micro to expands cloud reach in ASEANRed Hat appointed Ingram Micro to expands cloud reach in ASEAN

Red Hat appointed Ingram Micro to expands cloud reach in ASEAN

Ingram Micro will be distributing the Red Hat Certified Cloud and Service Provider (CCSP) program across Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand.…

June 10, 2020
Reconnecting Asean after Covid-19Reconnecting Asean after Covid-19

Reconnecting Asean after Covid-19

10 years ago in Hanoi, Vietnam, The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has adopted the "Master Plan on ASEAN…

June 9, 2020
ICAEW: Average GDP in Asean could recuperate 8% by 2021ICAEW: Average GDP in Asean could recuperate 8% by 2021

ICAEW: Average GDP in Asean could recuperate 8% by 2021

Growth in the Asean bloc is expected to bounce back to an average of 8% in 2021 through the Chinese…

June 9, 2020
Dr Mahathir Spoke with Anwar, Pakatan’s allies at PKR HeadquartersDr Mahathir Spoke with Anwar, Pakatan’s allies at PKR Headquarters

Dr Mahathir Spoke with Anwar, Pakatan’s allies at PKR Headquarters

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad made an unusual appearance at today's PKR headquarters to meet with Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and…

June 9, 2020
Food and medicine exports saves Southeast Asian trade during pandemicFood and medicine exports saves Southeast Asian trade during pandemic

Food and medicine exports saves Southeast Asian trade during pandemic

Global demand for essentials items such as medicine and food has kept the Southeast Asian trade afloats as the region…

June 9, 2020
ASEAN will limit tarriff barriers to help economy recoverASEAN will limit tarriff barriers to help economy recover

ASEAN will limit tarriff barriers to help economy recover

Trade barriers including tariff and non-tariff restrictions will be limited to support the economies of ASEAN members amid the coronavirus…

June 8, 2020
Asean presented six measures for an economic bouncebackAsean presented six measures for an economic bounceback

Asean presented six measures for an economic bounceback

The Asean-Business Advisory Council (Asean-BAC) and Asean Economic Ministers (AEMs) met in a special session this week to discuss the…

June 6, 2020