The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a key regional intergovernmental organization that encourages political, economic, and social cooperation among Southeast Asian nations. Since its ...

While ASEAN's status as an invited guest in the G20 affords the bloc some influence, permanent membership would give it crucial consensus-building power. ASEAN is important both economically and ...

Driven by China Plus One strategies, ASEAN trade and FDI are booming—but closing the region’s trade finance gap hinges on ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. FILE - Workers arrange microphones on the stage before the start of the opening ceremony of the 48th ASEAN summit and related ...

PRO-WOMEN. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the 4th Asean Women Leaders’ Summit at EDSA Shangri-La in Mandaluyong City on Tuesday (Sept. 29, 2026). The gathering aims to advance a shared vision ...

This year marks the 25 th anniversary of Cambodia joining the Association of Southeast Asia Nations (ASEAN), regional block, enabling Cambodia to engage with other countries in the region and beyond.

ASEAN has been challenged by internal conflicts and increased rivalry between the United States and China, yet it continues to work towards maintaining strategic autonomy and avoiding regional ...

A Malaysian official raises the country’s flag ahead of the 46th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, May 26, 2025. Credit: MOFA Malaysia Subscribe for ads-free reading Kuala Lumpur is under a ...

Despite its decade-long presence as a guest at G20 summits, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) faces a complex journey towards full membership in the world’s premier economic forum.