Defence ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have agreed to share intelligence in order to combat future threats of terrorism, radicalism, violent extremism, and other non-traditional threats in the region. They were present in Singapore over the weekend for the 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM) and 5th ADMM-Plus.

From the bizarre looking balut in the Philippines to the hearty bakso in Indonesia, Southeast Asia is a food haven, a gastronomical paradise unlike any other. A microcosm of Asia, cuisine in the region is very much influenced by recipes from China, India, and the Middle East, among others.

China and Southeast Asian states will hold their first joint maritime exercises next week, officials said Friday, in a move aimed at easing tensions but which may spark United States (US) alarm.Beijing's expansive claims to the South China Sea have long been a source of friction with rival claimants in Southeast Asia, as well as Washington which has traditionally been the dominant naval power in the area.Despite disagreements over Beijing's territorial ambitions, China and Southeast

For every 100 men in leadership positions at the managerial level and above globally, there are fewer than 40 women in positions of a similar level. In Asia Pacific, the ratio falls to around 25 women for every 100 men.

The latest round of tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on US$200 billion worth of Chinese goods was met with a similar tariff on US$60 billion worth of American exports to China. Trade tensions between the two have grown more hostile of late with no sure signs of either one backing down. As of July 2018, the United States’ (US) trade deficit with China stands at US$223 billion according to the US Census Bureau.

Indonesia, represented by Universitas Indonesia (UI) have emerged as champions of the Gandhi Memorial ASEAN Debate Competition 2018, organised by Kuala Lumpur based Gandhi Memorial Trust (GMT).Following GMT’s successful run of debate competitions organised for Malaysian institutes of higher education for the past two years, the competition this year featured teams from prominent universities in member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) consisting of debaters who are

Since its inception on the 8 August 1967, ASEAN has made tremendous strides in promoting peace and stability in the region. This is carried out through abiding by the rule of law and adherence to the principles of the United Nations (UN) Charter, which allows for all member states to subscribe to its respective aims, principles, and purposes under the banner of a united regional association. As such, economic cooperation is fundamental to the progress of this collective.

As the world moves into the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution or Industry 4.0, governance at regional and global levels is a key issue to contend with. Effective governance is necessary to adequately manage public issues that cut across national borders such as cybersecurity, cross-border terrorism, international trade and climate change.

The coastal city of Danang in Vietnam, is famed for its white sandy beaches and idyllic resorts and is Vietnam’s fifth largest city. Home to more than a million residents, the city is rapidly urbanising and its population is set to more than double to 2.5 million by 2030.Danang joins 25 other pilot cities from member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as part of the ASEAN Smart Cities Network (ASCN).

After three days of discussions and meetings, the World Economic Forum (WEF) on ASEAN in Hanoi, Vietnam concluded today.