Raised eyebrows as Anwar turns to convicted Thai strongman Thaksin for advice on Asean
An analyst says the PM's choice of a foreigner to advise him indicates a lack of confidence in Malaysia's ability to lead Asean.
Is Malaysia spared impact of new China-funded mega waterway being dug through Cambodia?
The 180km Funan-Techo Canal gives China easy access to the Gulf of Thailand, where Malaysia has joint development projects with its Asean neighbours.
China warns Malaysia to immediately cease activities in oil-rich waters off Sarawak, says report
This comes just three months after Anwar Ibrahim hailed China as a 'true friend'.
All Malaysians must stand in solidarity with genocide victims
Malaysia as the Asean chair next year should take the lead in condemning not only the genocide in Gaza but also the one in Myanmar.
Asean kicks off first-ever joint military drills in Indonesia
All 10 members of Asean will join the exercise, including prospective member East Timor.
South Korea's Yoon urges China to do more to address North Korea threat
Li, for his part, reiterated China's support for both sides on the Korean peninsula to advance reconciliation and cooperation.
Southeast Asians wary of new conflicts as big powers join Asean summit
Indonesia and other Southeast Asian countries have warned of 'destructive' rivalries between major powers, a reference to looming US-China tensions that they say puts them in danger.
World leaders talk trade, security in Asean-led summit
Indonesia, chair of the 10-member Asean, is expected to symbolically hand over the chair to Laos, though it will maintain the role until the end of the year.
China warns against 'new Cold War' at Asean summit
Chinese Premier Li Qiang says countries need to 'appropriately handle differences and disputes'.
South Korea's Yoon says any attempt to cooperate militarily with North Korea must stop
The comment comes amid reports that arms negotiations between North Korea and Russia are actively advancing.
Asean welcomes world leaders as China-US rivalry overshadows region
High on the agenda is regional concern over China's activities in the South China Sea, a strategic trade corridor where several member countries have overlapping claims with China.
Conflict-riven Myanmar cedes upcoming Asean chair to Philippines
Asean has faced criticism for its failure to get Myanmar's ruling military to make progress on a five-point peace consensus agreed to shortly after it seized power in a 2021 coup.
