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US to ASEAN: No pressure to distance from Russia

Amber Wang, South China Morning Post
Updated as of May 18 02:58 AM

The US has not tried to persuade Asean countries to distance themselves from Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, a senior US official said on Tuesday during a briefing about the recently concluded US-ASEAN summit. Read more »

US says ready to work with Marcos administration

Willard Cheng, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 17 03:19 PM

The US on Tuesday said it looks forward to working with the administration of presidential frontrunner Bongbong" Marcos to strengthen its alliance with the Philippines. Read more »

US, ASEAN leaders vow to upgrade ties amid China's rise

Kyodo News
Posted at May 14 04:16 PM

The leaders of the United States and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations on Friday declared that they will elevate their relationship to a "comprehensive strategic partnership" later this year amid China's growing clout in the region Read more »

Harris tells ASEAN leaders US committed 'for generations'

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 14 05:44 AM

The Biden administration is hoping to demonstrate a sustained interest in Southeast Asia after months focused on repelling Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: May 13, 2022

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 14 12:40 AM

Here are the day's top stories in photos. Read more »

ADB, AMRO warn PH, ASEAN still vulnerable to economic 'scarring'

Warren de Guzman, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 13 10:49 PM

The Philippines, which has kept face-to-face learning closed for 2 years running, was mentioned as one of the ASEAN members who will likely face this issue. Read more »

Family photo with Joe Biden, ASEAN leaders

Michael Reynolds, EPA-EFE/pool
Posted at May 13 01:16 PM

US President Joe Biden (center) poses with leaders of the US-ASEAN Special Summit during a family photo on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on Thursday. Read more »

Biden welcomes Southeast Asian leaders with energy, security pledges

Shaun Tandon, Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 13 09:02 AM

US President Joe Biden on Thursday welcomed Southeast Asian leaders to Washington, promising support for clean energy and maritime security in the face of a rising China. Read more »

US eyes trade deal-lite as SE Asian leaders gather

Shaun Tandon, Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 13 04:06 AM

China for more than a decade has been ASEAN's largest trading partner, despite widespread territorial rifts between Beijing and members of the bloc, especially Vietnam and the Philippines. Read more »

Locsin to represent PH in US-ASEAN Special Summit

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 11 01:38 PM

Foreign affairs Sec. Teodoro Locsin Jr. on Tuesday left for the United States to attend the US-ASEAN Special Summit from May 12 to 13. Read more »

Indonesia maintains steady growth in first quarter thanks to exports

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 09 07:25 PM

Indonesia's economy maintained steady growth in the first quarter of 2022 despite global tensions, official data showed on Monday Read more »

Japan, Indonesia to cooperate toward free Indo-Pacific

Kyodo News
Posted at Apr 30 10:55 AM

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Friday confirmed to strengthen bilateral cooperation. Read more »

EU condemns Myanmar's Suu Kyi sentence

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 28 03:24 AM

Suu Kyi has been in military custody since last year's coup ousted her government and plunged Myanmar into turmoil. Read more »

Duterte declines upcoming ASEAN meeting with Biden

Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 27 11:29 AM

Duterte said it would 'look bad' for him to attend the US-ASEAN meeting just as the country elects its leaders this May 9. He Read more »

ASEAN scholarship, bukas na para sa mga kabataang Pilipino 

Annalyn 'Apol' Mabini | TFC News Singapore
Posted at Apr 26 01:55 PM

Kabataang Pinoy pwede nang mag-apply para sa ASEAN scholarship sa Singapore Read more »

VisMin Cup, ABL exploring cross participation of clubs

Rey Joble
Posted at Apr 23 09:35 AM

The VisMin Cup commissioner is looking to hold an invitational that would allow ASEAN Basketball League clubs to play in the VisMin Super Cup. Read more »

'External forces’ meddling in South China Sea disputes: Chinese official

Teddy Ng, South China Morning Post
Posted at Apr 23 01:47 AM

Interference by external powers is compounding challenges in the South China Sea, a senior Chinese foreign ministry official said. Read more »

E. Timor expected to join ASEAN in 2023: president-elect

Kyodo News
Posted at Apr 22 05:36 AM

East Timor's President-elect Jose Ramos-Horta said Thursday he expects his country to join the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in 2023. Read more »

US to host ASEAN leaders in May to counter China's growing clout

Kyodo News
Posted at Apr 18 09:58 PM

The event will commemorate 45 years of U.S.-ASEAN relations. Read more »

Juan GDL signs with Indonesian club BBM Viking Warriors

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 13 05:23 PM

Former University of the Philippines star Juan Gomez de Liaño has found a new ball club. Read more »