ASEAN and Australia Review Progress of Comprehensive Partnership
Canberra – The 26th ASEAN-Australia Forum (AAF) was held in Canberra, Australia on 25-26 March. The Forum welcomed the 40th anniversary of the ASEAN-Australia Dialogue Partnership, which was launched in Manila, the Philippines on 20 February and the successful visit … Continue reading ASEAN and Australia Review Progress of Comprehensive Partnership
ASEAN: Russia Explores Cooperation Opportunities
Jakarta – Russia shows a great interest in cooperating with the ASEAN countries in the areas of transport, energy, information technologies, tourism and the Public–Private Partnership investment fund. Dr. Lim Hong Hin, Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), … Continue reading ASEAN: Russia Explores Cooperation Opportunities
ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement on the Agenda
Jakarta/Sydney – At the invitation of Julie Bishop, Minister for Foreign of Affairs of Australia, Â Le Luong Minh, Secretary-General of ASEAN, visited Australia from 16-19 March. The visit was part of the commemorative activities to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of … Continue reading ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement on the Agenda
Indonesia inflation eases to 7.75 pct in February
Jakarta — Indonesia’s consumer prices grew at slower pace in February, giving room for the central bank to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at this month’s meeting.The consumer prices index eased to 7.75 percent in February on a yearly … Continue reading Indonesia inflation eases to 7.75 pct in February
ASEAN: Call for a Stronger Regional Identity
Bandar Seri Begawan – At the 48th Meeting of the ASEAN Committee on Culture and Information (ASEAN-COCI), the Association made a call for a stronger regional identity. This is in line with the Association’s objective of conserving and preserving cultural … Continue reading ASEAN: Call for a Stronger Regional Identity