Exporters to benefit from CPTPP’s growing membership and new links to the EU and ASEAN Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay has welcomed progress towards Costa Rica joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific… Ties With EU And ASEAN Markets
ASEAN launches new regional roadmap to prevent child labour With ILO’s technical support, ASEAN has launched a new ten-year framework aimed at preventing child labour and eliminating its worst forms. Exchanging a handshake before the… ASEAN’s New Child Labour Prevention Roadmap Unveiled
Timor-Leste’s Historic Accession to ASEAN The United States has extended its heartfelt congratulations to Timor-Leste for officially becoming the 11th member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on October 26, 2025. This significant… Timor-Leste Joins ASEAN as 11th Member in Historic Milestone
Australia Congratulates Timor-Leste on Historic Accession Australia warmly congratulates Timor-Leste on its accession as the 11th member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Prime Ministers Mark Milestone at ASEAN Summit Prime Minister Anthony… Timor-Leste’s accession to ASEAN
Milestone Investments in Southeast Asia The Albanese Government has today announced two milestone investments to boost Australia’s economic engagement with Southeast Asia, supporting new opportunities for Australian investors and businesses.The Government will invest AUD$175 million… Backing Australian companies to expand into Southeast Asia
Summit Overview and Strategic Review The 22nd ASEAN-India Summit was held on 26 October 2025. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi participated virtually in the Summit. Prime Minister and ASEAN leaders jointly reviewed progress in ASEAN-India… PM Modi Addresses 22nd ASEAN-India Summit Virtually: Major Announcements and Strategic Partnerships Deepened
The official visit to Malaysia “changes the level” of the relationship between Brazil and the Southeast Asian country, affirmed President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva this Saturday, October 25. During the first official visit of… Lula: Brazil-Malaysia Relationship Changes Level
BRAZIL 25 October 2025President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva received an Honorary Doctorate in Philosophy and International Development and the Global South from the National University of Malaysia (UKM) on Saturday, October 25. The honor… President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva received an Honorary Doctorate in Philosophy and International Development and the Global South
The United States and Cambodia co-chaired the 6th U.S.-ASEAN Cyber Policy Dialogue in Singapore, focusing on combating cyber threats and enhancing regional cybersecurity. The dialogue underscored collaborative efforts to bolster cybersecurity readiness and tackle transnational… U.S.-ASEAN Cyber Dialogue Strengthens Regional Security
Premier Li Qiang will visit Singapore and attend key ASEAN summits in Malaysia, while President Xi Jinping prepares for the APEC meeting and a state visit to the ROK, signaling China’s commitment to regional cooperation.… China’s Premier Li Qiang to Visit Singapore, Attend ASEAN Summits
Program Overview From October 28 to November 4, 2025, around 80 high school students from ASEAN countries passionate about football will participate in the JENESYS ASEAN-Japan Sports (Football) x SDGs Exchange Program. The group will… JENESYS ASEAN-Japan Sports (Football) x SDGs Exchange Program