South China Sea, ASEAN and Philippines
ASEAN Urges Early Accord on South China Sea Code, End to Myanmar Violence
The sea, where $3 trillion worth of trade passes annually, was been a major point of contention at the ASEAN meetings, particularly with Russia and China objecting to a reference to the 1982 U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea, a U.S. official said.
Philippines calls for urgency from China, ASEAN in negotiating South China Sea code
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr pressed Southeast Asian leaders and China at a regional summit on Thursday to urgently speed up negotiations on a code of conduct for the South China Sea, while accusing Beijing of harassment and intimidation.
Philippines defence chief questions China’s sincerity on South China Sea code
Manila's defence minister voiced scepticism on Monday about China's intention to negotiate a South China Sea code of conduct The Philippines doubts China's intention to negotiate a regional code of conduct in the South China Sea although Manila is looking forward to continuing discussions,
Philippine Defence Minister Doubts China's Intent on South China Sea Code
The Philippines doubts China's intention to negotiate a regional code of conduct in the South China Sea although Manila is looking forward to continuing discussions, Defence Minister Gilberto Teodoro said on Monday.
DND chief says unsure of China’s intent on South China Sea code
The Philippines is doubtful about China’s intent to negotiate a regional code of conduct in the South China Sea, Manila’s Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said on Monday, but said the nation is looking forward to continuing discussions.
U.S., ASEAN nations agree to new set of economic and defense policies
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has announced "mutually beneficial" trade and defense agreements with representatives of ...
‘Asean a wonderful model for world’
The Secretary-General of the United Nations referred to Asean as a “bridge-builder and messenger for peace” following a dialogue with the bloc’s leaders during the weekend.
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7 moves to shape 'Future Ready Asean'
Seven takeaways from the Vientiane summit will lay the groundwork for boosting the incoming Asean chair's profile and ...
ASEAN plays 'stabilising' role on regional tensions, secretary-general says
The ASEAN bloc remains a "stabilising force" in Southeast Asia despite making only incremental progress on key issues, ...
Blinken tells ASEAN the US is worried about China’s ‘dangerous’ actions in disputed sea.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken told Southeast Asian leaders Friday that the U.S. is concerned about China’s ...
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World Leaders Vigorously Compete for ASEAN Partnerships
India, Japan, South Korea, and China were all represented at a summit of ASEAN leaders in Laos. Southeast Asia is seen as ...
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ASEAN Emerges as a Global FDI Leader Amid Shifting Economic Trends
The 2024 ASEAN Investment Report reveals that ASEAN remains a top global destination for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), ...
China defiant over South China Sea skirmishes in ASEAN talks and blames meddling by foreign forces
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has called for deeper market integration with Southeast Asia during annual summit talks where ...
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Army to host 2024 ASEAN Armies Annual Meet
The Philippine Army will host this year's ASEAN Armies Annual Meet from November 12 to 24. According to Army Spokesperson ...
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Asean investment pact changes okayed by PH
THE Philippines has officially signed the Fifth Protocol to amend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Comprehensive Investment Agreement (ACIA), acting Trade Secretary Cristina Roque said on ...