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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.
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.
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The Philippines has outperformed its Southeast Asian neighbors in the economic and employment impact of tourism, according to the Department of Tourism.
Amid ASEAN challenges, Philippine democracy remains resilient after years of authoritarianism. Despite corruption issues and political tensions, it shows vitality through public protests and independent governance. However, concerns persist about the future with potential return of dictators.
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Representatives from six ASEAN newsrooms met in Manila last November to discuss shared challenges in the media landscape and the state of democracy in the region. Hosted by Rappler, the gathering highlighted concerns amid Myanmar's upcoming elections. Contributions from Myanmar and Malaysia illustrate youth struggles under authoritarian pressures.
Indonesia and Vietnam are enjoying major bull markets this year, while Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines struggle, with the Philippine Stock Exchange showing the deepest losses. Key factors include threats to political stability from corruption scandals and opposition moves against President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., weak government spending, and structural market issues. A comparison of Asean markets highlights what the PSE lacks.
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During the ASEAN and East Asia summits in Kuala Lumpur, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. criticized China's actions in the South China Sea while expressing optimism about finalizing a Code of Conduct and inviting Chinese President Xi Jinping to Manila in 2026. This approach highlights the Philippines' dual strategy of asserting sovereignty and seeking diplomatic progress as it assumes the ASEAN chairmanship. Concerns arise that prioritizing the code could lead to concessions amid ongoing tensions.
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