In AP interview, East Timor’s Ramos-Horta says personal diplomacy could bring Myanmar ceasefire

East Timor’s President José Ramos-Horta has expressed willingness to mediate in Myanmar’s civil war after his country joined ...

Malaysia’s Anwar calls for dialogue over coercion at East Asia summit

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Monday urged Asia-Pacific leaders to choose dialogue ...

Could East Timor be new ally for Philippines as Manila prepares to chair Asean in 2026?

Dili and Manila could work together in trade, infrastructure development, conservation and the maritime Code of Conduct, ...

‘Silver lining’ amid dark clouds, as Asean recognises need to deepen unity, says PM Wong

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong highlights Asean's growing recognition for unity and integration amid geopolitical uncertainty ...
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More than two decades after independence, East Timor finally joins ASEAN

Twenty-three years after obtaining its independence, East Timor is starting a new chapter in its history. The small Southeast ...
Nikkei Asia

Trump deals and East Timor debut: 5 takeaways from ASEAN Summit

KUALA LUMPUR -- The three-day ASEAN Summit in Malaysia concluded on Tuesday, with U.S. President Donald Trump reaffirming ...

Asean fever: What to check out in these South-East Asian countries

While you can experience Ramadan in Malaysia itself, it’s always interesting to see how the month-long fasting season is ...
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Timor-Leste Becomes ASEAN's 11th Member After 14-Year Wait

Thanks to the nameless sacrifices of our people who endured centuries of suffering, the national dream has been realized,” ...

Trump Oversees Truce Signing and Trade Deal Flurry on First Asian Stop

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump hit the ground running on the first leg of his Asian tour on Sunday, ...

Anwar trumps as 47th Asean Summit host, raises Malaysia's stature in the eyes of the world

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's highly successful hosting of the 47th Asean Summit in 2025 marks a triumphant ...

Asean Summit 2025 Live Updates: 'Terrorism poses a continuous and corrosive threat,' says Jaishankar at 20th East Asia Summit

As the 47th ASEAN Summit kicks off in Kuala Lumpur, the meetings have reaffirmed both the bloc’s relevance and the mounting challenges it faces in an ...