Tag: ASEAN Community
What really connects the people of Asean?
Next year marks the 49th anniversary of a historical turning point for this region. On August 8, 1967, the leaders of five nations - Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand - sat down together and signed what was to become known as the Asean Declaration, the founding document...
Indonesia to push Timor Leste membership in ASEAN at ministerial meeting in Malaysia
The Indonesian delegates would raise the issue of membership of Timor Leste in ASEAN during the 48th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Kuala Lumpur of Malaysia early next month, an Indonesian official said here on Thursday.
Jul 30,2015
JAKARTA, July 30 (Xinhua) -- The Indonesian delegates would raise the issue of...
US Upgrades Malaysia in Trafficking Report: Boost for TPP, Blow to Rights?
Washington argues that Malaysia has made significant efforts to improve its record.
by Prashanth Parameswaran
July 28, 2015
The United States upgraded Malaysia in its much-awaited annual report on human trafficking Monday in a move that paves the way for the completion of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) but will be read by...
Measures to ensure a people-centred Asean
The AMM could provide the opportunity for Asean to consider further steps to realise a people-centred Asean. While the banners and bunting are meant to attract the people’s attention, would the ministers ensconced at the Putra World Trade Centre be able to decide on matters that really matter to...
China boycotts arbitration of territory dispute with Philippines
Chinese ambassador Zhao Jianhua said Monday that the country would not participate in Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) hearings over a territory dispute with the Philippines.
Tuesday 7 July 2015 at 9:02 AM ET by Valerie Howell
Chinese ambassador Zhao Jianhua said Monday that the country...
Prospects for Southeast Asian security cooperation
ASEAN was established in the wake of a confrontation between Indonesia and Malaysia, to prevent future clashes and to create peace and stability in Southeast Asia. Simultaneously, ASEAN consists of fully sovereign and independent countries, proud of their independence, and every decision has therefore to be unanimous.
Jusuf Wanandi
Thursday, Jul...
Malaysia: A Leader in Human Rights Once It Joined the TPP!
Human rights groups and some US lawmakers urged the US government on Thursday to reconsider plans to upgrade Malaysia from the lowest tier on its list of worst human trafficking hubs, citing a lack of evidence that Malaysia had made advances against trafficking.
Published: 10/07/2015 at 05:59 AM
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WASHINGTON -...
What ASEAN, RI need to learn from the Greek and eurozone crisis?
The world has recently witnessed the Greek people stand up and opt for their government to continue managing the country’s fiscal policies during the current financial crisis.
Kiki Verico, Jakarta | Opinion | Thu, July 09 2015, 7:03 AM
The world has recently witnessed the Greek people stand up and opt...
Cambodia’s Hun Sen Asks For UN Map to Help End Domestic Dispute Over Border With Vietnam
Hoping to settle internal arguments over alleged territorial encroachment by Vietnam, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen asked the U.N. on Monday for the loan of a map prepared decades ago by France to compare with maps currently used to demarcate the border.
2015-07-06
Hoping to settle internal arguments over alleged territorial...
ASEAN Community Blueprints: Public feedback sought
Three ministries are inviting stakeholders and members of the public to participate in a public consultation exercise starting on Monday (Jul 6).
POSTED: 06 Jul 2015 15:34
SINGAPORE: Three ministries are inviting stakeholders and members of the public to participate in a public consultation exercise starting on Monday (Jul 6).
The ministries...
