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Tourists have fun in the Cambugahay Falls on the Philippine island of Siquijor on December 10 last year. Photo: AFP
Asean

Just 1 visa to rule them all? How European-style pass could help Asean tourism

While Asean members such as Malaysia and Vietnam have shown strong post-pandemic growth, tourist numbers have lagged in the Philippines.

Asean

Asian Angle | To win the future, Southeast Asia must rewrite its industrial rule book

Asean

Opinion | In its year under Malaysia, Asean tried to set systemic reform in motion

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Asean

Asean unifies under single extradition treaty to fight organised crime

The treaty is expected to plug major cooperation gaps by creating uniform rules across a region struggling with cybercrime and trafficking.

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The UN Office on Drugs and Crime has named Southeast Asia the “ground zero” for what it estimates is a multibillion global online scamming industry. Photo: Shutterstock
Thailand

Exclusive | Thailand’s top diplomat calls for Asean to rethink non-interference principle

In an exclusive interview, Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow argues Asean’s consensus model needs reform amid US-China rivalry.

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Asean

Opinion | East Timor’s membership marks a new chapter for Asean

Dili can bolster Asean’s diplomatic outreach and action on shared concerns, while other members can lend a hand in East Timor’s development.

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Indonesia

Outcry as Suharto named Indonesia’s national hero despite rights abuse claims

The new title has sparked wider concerns about historical revisionism in the country under Suharto’s former son-in-law, Prabowo.

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Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto (right) gives a placard to Suharto’s daughter Siti Hardiyanti Rukmana and son Bambang Trihatmodjo. Photo: EPA
Asean

Philippines courts East Timor as new South China Sea ally in Asean

Next year’s Asean chair has shown interest in formalising defence cooperation with the latest member of the 11-nation bloc.

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Asean

Opinion | Manila’s biggest challenge as next Asean chair? Staying neutral

The Philippines’ challenge, given its assertive South China Sea policy, is to keep the bloc out of great power politics.

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Asean

Opinion | How China and Asean can ensure their upgraded pact is truly win-win

Beijing must assuage Southeast Asian concerns about its power while Asean leaders can benefit from a more multidimensional view of China.

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Indonesia

Indonesia’s surprise Portuguese push: diplomatic ploy or educational priority?

Some say Portuguese learning ‘makes sense’ near East Timor, but experts warn that rolling it out nationwide could take over a decade.

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Children waves national flags as Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (right) and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto arrive at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta on October 23. Photo: Ricardo Stuckert/Pr/Agencia Brazil/dpa
Asean

Editorial | East Timor’s journey to Asean membership can be source of inspiration

Asia’s youngest country has come a long way from war and occupation to increased investment and strong relationships with its neighbours.

Asean

Could East Timor be new ally for Philippines as Manila prepares to chair Asean?

Dili and Manila could work together in trade, infrastructure development, conservation and the maritime Code of Conduct, analysts say.

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Asean

‘This is history’: tears as East Timor completes journey into Asean

Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao called Dili’s inclusion ‘a powerful affirmation of our journey, marked by resilience and hope’.

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East Timor’s Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao (centre) is presented with a document stating that his country has joined Asean by Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (left) and the bloc’s Secretary General Kao Kim Hourn during a summit in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday. Photo: Reuters
Asean

Thailand, Cambodia sign ceasefire pact as Trump hails his peacemaking skills

Host Malaysia signs deal granting US access to rare earths, while American president tells Asean he is with the bloc ‘100 per cent’.

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US President Donald Trump joins performers for a dance during a welcome ceremony next to Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (left) at Kuala Lumpur International Airport on Sunday. Photo: AP
Asean

Trump jets in to preside over Thai-Cambodia peace deal spectacle at Asean summit

Observers warn the US president’s focus on the spectacle of the ‘Kuala Lumpur Accords’ risks impeding their lasting implementation.

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Asean

Exclusive | From ‘hell’ to Asean: East Timor’s president talks growth, China and the future

Jose Ramos-Horta on Asean accession, geopolitical ‘war’ and the ‘nonsense’ claims of Chinese control over East Timor’s largest port.

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Asean

5 things to look out for as Trump jets in for Asean summit

Asean leaders will seek to extract trade and security commitments from Trump, whose unpredictable presence could liven up proceedings.

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US President Donald Trump disembarks Air Force One en route to Washington at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on October 19. Photo: Reuters
SCMP Highlights

Evangelista’s wealth under fire, Singaporeans flock to Johor: 7 Asia highlights

From Diwali’s dented gold demand to Asia’s youngest nation poised to join Asean, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

Asean

Asia’s youngest nation nears the end of its epic quest to belong

With East Timor finally poised to join the Asean family, its leaders and people are clear-eyed about the hard work ahead.

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Opinion | Asean’s newest prospective member confronts a Chinese triad threat

A senior official’s claims, backed by a UN report, allege triad gangs from China and Southeast Asia are corrupting East Timor’s democracy.

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Former guerrilla forces hold Timorese flags during a ceremony in 2002 marking East Timor’s independence. Photo: AP
US-China relations

Exclusive | East Timor steps into Asean spotlight amid US-China rivalry

East Timor set to become newest member of Asean bloc, but can it balance relations with its neighbours while safeguarding its own interests?

Chinese President Xi Jinping (left) and East Timor President José Ramos-Horta (second to left) inspect the honor guard during a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing in July 2024. Photo: EPA-EFE
Asean

Why East Timor is changing its tune on Myanmar’s military junta

East Timor’s diplomatic U-turn comes ahead of an Asean summit next month, where the junta had threatened to block its membership bid.

Asean

Asian Angle | What can East Timor bring to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations?

The newest member of the Asean bloc could be its most optimistic, bringing a renewed focus on international law and unity.

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Will Myanmar block East Timor’s Asean entry? The junta draws a red line

Myanmar’s military regime is attempting to block East Timor’s accession over its engagement with the ousted National Unity Government.

East Timor’s Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao gestures as he arrives to attend a gala dinner during an Asean summit in Vientiane, Laos, last year. Photo: Reuters
China-Asean relations

China looks to Singapore to help secure supply chains from US trade war turmoil

In talks with city state’s prime minister, Chinese premier says both countries must uphold ‘true multilateralism’.

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Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (left) meets Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing on Monday. Photo: Handout
The Philippines

Ex-Philippine lawmaker’s arrest in East Timor seen as linked to Asean membership

Arnolfo Teves Jnr, who was arrested at his home in Dili, is wanted in the Philippines on charges of murder and attempted murder.

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Malaysia’s Anwar urges Asean not to ‘sacrifice’ member states over US tariffs

His call at the Asean summit comes as the bloc agrees to widen trade links with the GCC and China to cushion the impact of US tariffs.

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