The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has not yet agreed to recognize the results of Myanmar's recent elections, which installed former junta leader Min Aung Hlaing as the country's new president. "At the moment, ASEAN has not reached any consensus with regard to the recognition of the»»»

Jakarta (ANTARA) - ASEAN youth and sports ministers adopted a six-point Bali Declaration to boost cooperation on youth development and sports governance at the 2026 Southeast Asia Ministerial Meeting on Youth and Sports (SEAMMYS) in Bali, May 3-4. Indonesian Youth and Sports Minister Erick Thohir s»»»

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — Malaysia can play a vital role in shaping Asean’s future by working closely with the Philippines, the current Asean chair, to advance key regional initiatives, said former Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Penang Tun Ahmad Fuzi Abdul Razak. He said that among the proposed regional init»»»

BANGKOK, Thailand – Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who also serves as Interior Minister, is set to attend the 48th ASEAN Summit, to be held from 7-9 May 7–9 2026, in Cebu City, Philippines. The visit marks his first official overseas trip since assuming office for a second term. The summi»»»

Indonesia and Laos Explore Investments in Fertilizer and Cybercrime ManagementIndonesia plans to establish a fertilizer factory in Laos to reduce its dependence on potash imports from that country. JAKARTA, KOMPAS – Indonesia and Laos are strengthening bilateral cooperation ahead of the 70th annive»»»