ASEAN

Menpora Erick Thohir attends ASEAN Para Games 2025 opening

20 januari 2026 Rapporterad av AI Bild genererad av AI

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.

Asean recognizes cruise tourism as key market for region

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.

Philippines tops ASEAN in tourism's economic impact

30 januari 2026 Rapporterad av AI

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

Politik

Philippine foreign secretary meets Myanmar junta leader in first visit as ASEAN chair

Politik

Marcos invites Jessica Sanchez to ASEAN summit

Asien

China expands digital yuan to Singapore and ASEAN trade routes

Philippine democracy shows resilience amid challenges

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.

ASEAN newsrooms band together against democracy threats

16 december 2025 Rapporterad av AI

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.

Asean stock markets diverge sharply in 2025 performance

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.

Marcos signals Xi invitation if South China Sea code advances

17 november 2025 Rapporterad av AI

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.

29 januari 2026 05:21