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‘History Is Made’: Timor-Leste Becomes ASEAN’s 11th Member

The country’s admission caps off a 14-year journey toward accession, but also presents new challenges for the Southeast Asian bloc.
Mathrubhumi English

‘21st century belongs to India and ASEAN’: PM Modi declares shared vision at 22nd Summit

PM Modi reaffirms India-ASEAN partnership at 22nd Summit. Highlights shared heritage, economic ties, and collective strength for peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific
Malay Mail on MSN

Historic day for Asean: Timor-Leste joins bloc, Malaysia brokers peace between Thailand and Cambodia

The 47th Asean Summit opened with history in the making, as Timor-Leste was formally accepted as the 11th member of the regional bloc and Malaysia
The Diplomat

Does ASEAN Actually Matter?

This year’s summit reflects the prominent place that ASEAN occupies in Asia’s diplomatic calendar. But some say the organization has devolved into an ineffective talk-shop.

ASEAN to host Trump at summit as US and China seek to avert trade war escalation

The bloc of Southeast Asian nations will host world leaders at a summit this weekend that will run alongside pivotal trade talks between the United States and China and serve as the first stop for U.S.
Tempo.co English

Prabowo Emphasizes the Importance of US' Partnership in ASEAN

Indonesian President Prabowo stated that the partnership between the US & ASEAN has created job opportunities for over 625,000 American workers.
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