ASEAN unity has at times been stressed by the competing claims between some of its members and China in the South China Sea, a crucial global shipping route. The union has largely failed to ...

There has been much talk about Asean as a bloc lately, as its potential to emerge as a superpower globally becomes increasingly significant amidst geopolitical shifts.

Malaysia has a big mission as Asean chair to unite all member states and speak with one voice, especially for sustainable ...

Donald Trump did not nominate Pete Hegseth as defence secretary for his knowledge of global affairs, but the lapse highlights two concerns for Southeast Asian countries, says RSIS’ Kevin Chen.

The ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat (AMM Retreat) was convened on 19 January 2025 in Langkawi, Malaysia. It was the first ...

Asean is one of the major importers of Indian generic medicines with pharmaceutical exports accounting for $15 billion.

An ASEAN-wide ecolabelling scheme could pave the way for unified green standards that drive sustainable economic growth across the region.