ASEAN

Leaders at the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu agreed to advance a shared power grid and a regional maritime center, though details remain pending, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on May 8.

7. Mai 2026 Von KI berichtet

Lapu-Lapu City in Cebu implemented temporary road closures on Friday, May 8, to host the 48th Asean Leaders’ Summit.

Das indonesische Frauen-Nationalteam im Straßenradsport belegte in der Teamwertung der Tour of Thailand 2026 den dritten Gesamtrang und ist damit das beste Team aus der ASEAN-Region. Sie lagen nur 18 Sekunden hinter dem siegreichen Team Li Ning Star Ladies aus China. Das Ergebnis wurde durch starke Leistungen von fünf indonesischen Fahrerinnen ermöglicht.

29. März 2026 Von KI berichtet

Amid record-high oil prices, the House of Representatives is scaling down the Philippines’ hosting of Association of Southeast Asian Nations Inter-Parliamentary Assembly meetings this year as an austerity measure. In-person activities will be limited to the General Assembly in October and the Interface Meeting in November. Other meetings will shift to virtual platforms.

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations has recognized the growing potential of cruise tourism to attract more foreign travelers to the region's destinations. A joint statement from the 29th Meeting of ASEAN Tourism Ministers encouraged continued cooperation to enhance port connectivity and other aspects. In 2025, the Philippines welcomed 6,484,060 foreign visitors, including 53,927 who arrived by sea.

30. Januar 2026 Von KI berichtet

The Philippines has outperformed its Southeast Asian neighbors in the economic and employment impact of tourism, according to the Department of Tourism.