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President Marcos and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet in Kazan this week to explore ways to strengthen cooperation in areas of mutual interest, the Department of Foreign Affairs said.

1 juni 2026 Rapporterad av AI

Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. urged greater unity among middle powers during his speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue on May 31, describing the Philippines as a convergence point in a fragmented world.

The Philippine government is rallying ASEAN neighbors for a strong united position on climate obligations ahead of COP31 in Turkey later this year. Environment Secretary Juan Miguel Cuna stated this during a press briefing on April 27 at the opening of ASEAN Climate Week.

15 april 2026 Rapporterad av AI

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged Southeast Asian nations to activate and test their fuel-sharing pact, citing vulnerabilities exposed by the Middle East conflict for import-dependent economies. The Department of Energy said another round of fuel rollbacks remains possible next week, though officials cautioned against assuming the downtrend will hold amid global oil market volatility. DOE also ordered fuel firms to report storage capacities to prepare for disruptions.

Flera sydostasiatiska länder inför eller behåller turistskatter 2026 för att finansiera hållbara praxis och infrastruktur. Thailand inför en inträdesavgift på 300 baht för utländska besökare från februari, medan Bali kräver en engångsbetalning på IDR 150 000. Malaysia tillämpar en rumsskatt per natt, och Vietnam har ingen specifik inträdesavgift men pågående diskussioner om skatter.

17 februari 2026 Rapporterad av AI

South Korea has expressed support for the Philippines' hosting of the ASEAN Summit this year and its desire to boost ties with the region. Representatives from both countries discussed strengthening relations and expanding investments. They reaffirmed their commitment to bilateral ties ahead of the 77th anniversary of diplomatic relations in March.