The 27th ASEAN Summit will officially kick off in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on November 21, with a schedule for adopting the Kuala Lumpur Declaration on setting up the ASEAN Community.
The 27th ASEAN Summit will officially kick off in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on November 21, with a schedule for adopting the Kuala Lumpur Declaration on setting up the ASEAN Community and on the ASEAN Community Vision to 2025.
The information was announced at a press conference held in Kuala Lumpur on October 28, which also released the arrangement of related meetings.
Accordingly, the ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting (ASEAN SOM) will convene on November 18 and relevant meetings will be organised from November 19-20.
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Malaysia began its Chair of ASEAN on January 1, 2015. The country has hosted many important events of the group, including the 26 th ASEAN Summit in April, the 48th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting ( AMM 48) and relevant meetings from August 1-6, and the 47th Meeting of the ASEAN Economic Ministers ( AEM 47 ) and relevant meetings from August 20-25.
At the 26 th ASEAN Summit, leaders of ASEAN member countries approved three declarations: the Kuala Lumpur Declaration on a People - Oriented , People-Centred ASEAN, the Langkawi Declaration on the Global Movement of Moderates , and the Kuala Lumpur Declaration on Institutionalising the Resilience of ASEAN and its Communities and Peoples to Disasters and Climate Change.
ASEAN Ministers attending the AMM 48 discussed international and regional issues of common concern.
At the AEM 47, ASEAN member nations emphasised their commitment to hastening the realisation of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) and accepted in principle the AEC master plan to 2025.
ASEAN, which groups 10 nations - Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam - is the 7 th largest economy in the world with a t🍬otal GDP of 2.5 trillion USD.-VNA
The date July 28, 1995 marked an important integration milestone for Vietnam since the country officially became a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Recent meetings between senior officials of ASEAN and partner countries have reaped good results with discussions focusing on preparations for the upcoming formation of the ASEAN Community.
ASEAN foreign ministers affirmed the resolve to complete remaining tasks towards the formation the ASEAN Community at the end of this year at the 48th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM 48).
July 28, 2015 marks 20 years since Vietnam joined ASEAN, which is also when the group has seen the most important, dynamic and comprehensive development, said Ambassador Nguyen Hoanh Nam, Head of the Vietnamese Permanent Representative delegation to ASEAN, in an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency.
Challenges and opportunities to be brought about by the creation of the ASEAN Community at the end of this year were discussed by Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister during a meeting with young people on
The World Bank will provide a 2.1 billion USD financing package for Indonesia, focusing oncreating jobs, stimulating economic growth, and enhancing access to clean energy across the country.
Member states also reviewed progress on six priority areas for 2025, including the development of an underground cable framework, the follow-up agreement to the ASEAN Petroleum Security Agreement (APSA), the launch of the ASEAN Energy Efficiency Database, and the rollout of an investment platform for sustainable building initiatives.
In March, Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra met with Formula 1 chief Stefano Domenicali and said Thailand would commission a feasibility study into hosting a Grand Prix on a Bangkok street circuit from 2028.
The proposed giant sea wall aligns with bilateral cooperation and has been designated a national priority, considering that several regions in Indonesia are experiencing land subsidence of 10–15 centimetres per year.
International flights were cancelled including Jetstar and Virgin Australia flights to cities across Australia, and flights of Air India, Air New Zealand, Singapore's TigerAir and China's Juneyao Airlines.
The partnership aims to strengthen collaboration in the exploration and exploitation of mineral resources, including gold, copper, and manganese, as well as in the development of steel, aluminum, and renewable energy industries.
The Thai cabinet has approved a seven-year EV bus leasing scheme proposed by the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) for the capital, with an estimated cost of 15.35 billion THB (over 470 million USD).
Aircraft are prohibited from flying below 6,000 metres in the vicinity of the volcano, and should also remain alert to the presence of volcanic ash, which can disrupt flights.
Laos declared the transfer of the press management functions of five key media agencies and associated personnel to the Propaganda and Training Board of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee.
Univers said in a statement that the new centre will serve as a hub for innovation, bringing together digital intelligence and climate ambition to accelerate Sarawak's transition toward a low-carbon, tech-enabled economy.
The target is to be completely free from plastic waste within two years. This can only be achieved if all parties implement the initiative with strong discipline.
Indonesia is taking new steps to improve protections for fishery workers, amid concerns over low wages, harsh working conditions, and limited access to social welfare.
The 2025 ASEAN- the Republic of Korea (RoK) Connectivity Forum that opened in Jakarta on June 17 reaffirmed a shared commitment to shaping a connected, resilient future by advancing the ASEAN Connectivity Strategic Plan.
The desk will serve as a service centre providing market intelligence, business licensing guidance, facilitating business cooperation, identifying potential investment projects, and harmonising regulatory policies between the two parties.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim noted that the Asia-Pacific region accounted for half of global energy consumption and 60% of greenhouse gas emissions in 2024. Despite this, regional countries, including eight of ten ASEAN member states, remain committed to climate goals, including net-zero emissions and tripling global renewable capacity by 2030.
The new halal cooperation arrangement will streamline halal certification and product assurance processes, making it easier for New Zealand exporters to access the Indonesian market.
At a press conference on the Summit (Source: VNA)
