According to HSBC’s ASEAN region economist Aris Dacanay, major durian exporters within the ASEAN group are reaping the benefits of this trend, with Thailand leading the way.

Source: https://www.pattayamail.com/thailandnews/chinese-durian-craze-spurs-optimism-for-thai-exporters-440880

According to HSBC’s ASEAN region economist Aris Dacanay, major durian exporters within the ASEAN group are reaping the benefits of this trend, with Thailand leading the way.

Source: https://www.pattayamail.com/thailandnews/chinese-durian-craze-spurs-optimism-for-thai-exporters-440880

And in the manuscript of my 2021 book, “ASEAN and Regional Order,” completed before the 2020 national elections but whose final proofs were still with me when the coup happened, I had already anticipated the breakdown of democracy in Myanmar.

Source: https://thediplomat.com/2023/05/amitav-acharya-on-the-tragedy-of-modern-myanmar/

Another official said it could be announced at the ASEAN Digital Ministers' Meeting early next year.

Source: https://gazette.com/news/us-world/southeast-asia-to-set-guardrails-on-ai-with-new-governance-code--sources/article_b1bf1971-2fdf-56a6-b870-0c16099ce24c.html

As ASEAN leaders began their final day of talks in the fishing town of Labuan Bajo, Indonesian President Joko Widodo admitted they had made “no significant progress” on implementing the peace plan.

Source: https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/the-world-myanmar/indonesias-widodo-admits-no-progress-by-asean-on-myanmar-peace-plan.html

ASEAN nations should also wake up to the military arms race that is being encouraged by America and Japan.

Source: http://moderntokyotimes.com/japan-says-the-new-military-base-will-be-indispensable-for-americas-aircraft-carriers/

As per IANS, in his remarks, PM Modi noted that despite global uncertainties, the mutual cooperation between India and ASEAN is progressing steadily, underscoring the strength and resilience of their ties.

Source: https://theshillongtimes.com/2023/09/07/asean-at-the-heart-of-indias-act-east-policy-pm-modi/

At a summit last month, ASEAN leaders discussed "serious incidents" in the South China Sea and ongoing negotiations for a code of conduct aimed at reducing the risk of conflict there.

Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/south-china-sea-asean-hold-first-joint-military-drills-3548521?cid=cna_flip_070214

At the same time, Indonesian Foreign Affairs Minister Retno Marsudi announced she will establish an office of ASEAN special envoy on Myanmar to engage with all parties involved.

Source: https://www.newdelhitimes.com/pressure-mounts-on-asean-chair-indonesia-to-act-on-myanmar/

Australia – as a country committed to improving its relations with Timor-Leste – has stated its strong support for ASEAN accession.

Source: https://thediplomat.com/2023/05/supporting-timor-lestes-asean-membership-should-be-a-priority-for-its-friends/

Because that is the way that we will derive strength from each other, from ASEAN, from our member states, from also our agreements that we make between the two countries,” he said.

Source: https://globalnation.inquirer.net/214950/palace-ph-vietnam-agree-to-expand-trade-agriculture-tourism-cooperation

Besides widening rifts in ASEAN, the regime was also clearly looking to provoke confusion within the resistance movement by allowing Don to report an endorsement of negotiations by Suu Kyi.

Source: https://www.irrawaddy.com/opinion/commentary/myanmar-regime-up-to-its-old-tricks-playing-the-suu-kyi-card.html

Beyond walking the diplomatic tightrope between major powers, ASEAN member states, of course, have their own pressing issues ahead in 2024.

Source: https://www.smh.com.au/world/europe/what-to-expect-around-the-world-in-2024-20231204-p5eotw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Brazil’s U.N. Ambassador Ronaldo Costa Filho told AP that council members supported ASEAN, and some said the Security Council should be prepared for further action, but no new council action is expected “for the time being.”

Source: https://federalnewsnetwork.com/government-news/2023/03/activists-urge-un-security-council-to-refer-myanmar-to-court/

BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) will continue, through its collective efforts, working steadily towards shaping an alternative new system across the ASEAN, Africa and Trans-Atlantic.

Source: https://thenews-chronicle.com/brics-de-dollarization-future-prospects-and-critical-challenges/

But analysts said Thailand was taking the lead on the crisis, undercutting ASEAN efforts and shifting the center of negotiation to Bangkok.

Source: https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/the-world-myanmar/divided-asean-condemns-myanmar-violence-again-supports-five-point-plan.html

By eradicating the crime of trafficking in persons, particularly trafficking that is facilitated by the use of digital technology, ASEAN hopes to help provide more protection for migrant workers employed on fishing boats.

Source: https://thediplomat.com/2023/08/how-asean-can-win-its-war-against-illegal-and-unregulated-fishing/

China and ASEAN agree to try to conclude nonaggression pact on sea feud in 3 yearsseattletimes.

Source: https://biztoc.com/x/3bdfad63ba4c37ad?ref=ff

Consequently, ASEAN is becoming politicized and emerging as a champion of democracy in Southeast Asia.

Source: https://thefrontierpost.com/myanmar-coup/

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar had raised the issue of security of Indian diplomats with his Canadian counterpart Melanie Joly on the sidelines of ASEAN Foreign Ministers meeting in Jakarta last month.

Source: https://www.siasat.com/ahead-of-independence-day-another-hindu-temple-vandalised-in-canada-2666839/