Topic: asean

OPINION: India’s troubled economy: are those in Delhi blinded by smog?

OPINION: India’s troubled economy: are those in Delhi blinded by smog?

Karim Raslan - Ceritalah ASEAN
Posted at Nov 18 10:31 PM

Back in 2014 when Narendra Modi was first elected, he was supposed to transform the perennially under-performing Indian economy. The Gujarat-born leader promised to replicate his home state’s success across the republic - unleashing a torrent of jobs and opportunities for all. Read more »

What Southeast Asia can gain from China-backed trade agreement

What Southeast Asia can gain from China-backed trade agreement

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 11 11:21 AM

A free trade deal in Southeast Asia that is led by China and excludes the US will help streamline smaller, similar agreements in the region, says Sebastian Cortes-Sanchez, an analyst at the Asian Trade Center. In an interview with ANC, Cortes-Sanchez dismisses criticism that the RCEP is good only on paper.   Read more »

With a smile, Southeast Asian nations protect an authoritarian

With a smile, Southeast Asian nations protect an authoritarian

Hannah Beech, The New York Times
Posted at Nov 08 08:52 AM

This week, though, regional governments have banded together to use ASEAN’s principles to justify a startling act: blocking Cambodian opposition politicians who are trying to return home to confront Prime Minister Hun Sen of Cambodia, Asia’s longest-serving authoritarian leader. Read more »

Philippines poised to benefit from China-led free trade pact

Philippines poised to benefit from China-led free trade pact

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 06 01:26 PM

The Philippines could reap “incremental” gains depending on what “additional access” a region-wide free trade agreement will open up in the future, University of Asia and the Pacific international economics professor George Manzano ANC.    Read more »

South China Sea code eyed by 2021

South China Sea code eyed by 2021

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 05 10:40 AM

A Chinese warship tried to drive away a Filipino-crewed commercial vessel that sailed near Scarborough Shoal in late September. But the Filipino captain of the Liberia-flagged oil tanker stood his ground, insisting on the vessel's right to passage. Read more »

ASEAN members not pawns in geopolitical chessboard, Duterte says

ASEAN members not pawns in geopolitical chessboard, Duterte says

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 05 04:50 AM

NONTHABURI, Thailand—Amid a shifting geopolitical landscape in Asia, President Rodrigo Duterte said Monday that his government is expanding the horizons for Philippine diplomacy and supports an open and inclusive order in the Asia Pacific region, according to a Palace statement. Read more »

Duterte thanks Japan for help in BARMM creation

Duterte thanks Japan for help in BARMM creation

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 05 04:43 AM

NONTHABURI, Thailand—President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday expressed his gratitude to Japan for its assistance in the creation of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), which paves the way for a lasting peace in the region. Read more »

Duterte lauds role of Asian major economies in ASEAN dev't

Duterte lauds role of Asian major economies in ASEAN dev't

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 05 04:33 AM

NONTHABURI, Thailand—President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday welcomed the efforts made by China, Japan and South Korea in supporting the development goals of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and spelled out areas of future cooperation.  Read more »

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