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Menpora Erick Thohir attends ASEAN Para Games 2025 opening

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Youth and Sports Minister Erick Thohir attended the opening ceremony of the 13th ASEAN Para Games 2025 in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, on January 20, 2026. He affirmed full government and public support for Indonesia's 290 para athletes competing in 18 sports. The Red and White contingent targets 82 gold, 77 silver, and 77 bronze medals.

Chinese scholar warns Asean against exploiting US-China tensions

Chinese political scientist Zheng Yongnian has warned Southeast Asian nations not to assume US backing or leverage US-China tensions for their own gains, as such a strategy could backfire. Members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) face a delicate balancing act between the US and China, its largest trading partner, amid ramped-up naval presence by both Beijing and Washington in the South China Sea.

Philippines to proceed with ‘very bare-bones’ ASEAN summits amid energy crisis

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the Philippines will push through with hosting the ASEAN summits in May and November 2026 on a ‘very bare-bones’ scale, focusing on energy and food security as well as migrant workers amid the Middle East conflict.

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Asean refuses to recognize Myanmar's military-run elections

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Philippines seeks cooperation with ASEAN to boost tourism

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Indonesia secures 393 medals at ASEAN Para Games 2025, second place

Calls grow to abolish outdated Philippine travel tax

Amid economic growth and regional agreements, experts argue that the Philippine travel tax is an anachronistic burden that should be phased out. Rooted in history from the 1950s, this levy no longer fits the current era. Its revenues are not effectively used for tourism, sparking frustration among Filipinos.

Philippines to host ASEAN 2026, open for business – Concepcion

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The Philippines is set to host the ASEAN Summits in 2026, with private sector leader Joey Concepcion III viewing it as a chance to demonstrate the country's readiness for international business amid recent corruption issues.

Philippines aims to finalize South China Sea code as ASEAN chair in 2026

In 2026, the Philippines will assume the ASEAN chairmanship, offering a chance to finalize a legally-binding Code of Conduct (COC) for the South China Sea. This could reduce tensions from China's actions and protect coastal states' rights. However, challenges remain, including the COC's scope and engagement with China.

Peacemakers discuss BARMM challenges amid global conflicts

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More than 200 peacemakers from various countries gathered in a Makati hotel for a conference on peace processes, sharing experiences from the Philippines' Bangsamoro, Indonesia's Aceh, Nepal, and Papua New Guinea's Bougainville. Comfort Ero of the International Crisis Group delivered a keynote on rising global conflicts and China's role in the Indo-Pacific. The Bangsamoro peace remains an ongoing process amid election delays and transition issues.

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