Tag: ASEAN Community
17th ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community meet hopes to produce 6 outcome documents
The ASCC, which the DSWD chairs this year, aims to contribute in realizing an ASEAN Community that is people-oriented and socially responsible, to achieve enduring solidarity and unity among the peoples and Member States of ASEAN. It also seeks to forge a common identity and build a caring and...
Escaping the Tiger, Then Meeting the Crocodile
Thousands of migrant workers from Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos cross the border into Thailand each year. They trade poverty at home for the possibility of relative prosperity abroad. A Thai proverb – escaping from the tiger, then meeting the crocodile – describes the fate of many.
By MarEx 2017-04-09 04:42:57
Thousands...
ASEAN can help lead the way to Planet 50-50 by 2030
As the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) approaches its 50th anniversary this year, a momentous milestone, the region is at a crossroads more than ever on several fronts, including the rights, health and wellbeing of millions of women and girls.
Jakarta | Tue, April 18, 2017 | 10:12 am
As...
Indonesia to ratify EEZ agreement with Philippines
The government and the House of Representatives are set to ratify a historic maritime agreement pertaining to an exclusive economic zone (EEZ) between Indonesia and the Philippines to safeguard the two countries’ maritime security from threats such as the Abu Sayyaf group.
Marguerite Afra Sapiie | The Jakarta Post
Jakarta |...
PacNet #32 – Wither ASEAN: Intergovernmental Association or an integrated community?
It is important to tone down the expansive conception of community and build on ASEAN’s successes as an intergovernmental organization.
April 17, 2017
Formed in 1967, ASEAN is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Key questions at this juncture are: Wither ASEAN and what is the road ahead for ASEAN? I...
ASEAN Summit: An exercise in omission
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summits are largely defined by what is left unresolved and unsaid, rather than what is acknowledged in the chair statements.
By Erin Cook
01st May, 2017
16:35 AEDT
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summits are largely defined by what is left unresolved and unsaid, rather than...
Asean takes spotlight in PPI’s natl forum
Now on its 53rd year as the country’s national association of newspapers, the Philippine Press Institute (PPI) is holding its 21st National Press Forum on May 24 to 26 in Manila.
posted May 13, 2017 at 12:01 am by
Manila Standard
Now on its 53rd year as the country’s national association of...
ASEAN among Great Powers
ASEAN has shown on many occasions that in order to be regarded as a central role in regional political structure, there is still much work to be done. Multilateral arrangements with ASEAN at a central figure, such as the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) or the East Asia Summit (EAS),...
Call for Asean to become more dynamic and realistic
Asean Business Advisory Council (Asean-Bac) Malaysia has called upon Asean to become more dynamic and realistic in the ever-changing global environment.
Wednesday, 12 July 2017
PETALING JAYA: Asean Business Advisory Council (Asean-Bac) Malaysia has called upon Asean to become more dynamic and realistic in the ever-changing global environment.
Its chairman Tan Sri...
Philippines growls at European Parliament’s “Interference”
MANILA: The Philippines decried what it said was interference in its internal affairs by the European Parliament, which urged the Southeast Asian nation in a resolution to end "extrajudicial killings" and halt plans to bring back the death penalty.
About 4,100 people have been killed by police in the Philippines...
