Malaysia, this year's ASEAN chair, said Sunday ahead of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House t

LANGKAWI, Malaysia -- Claims that Donald Trump and key aides have little interest in Southeast Asia are "speculation", the Philippine Foreign Secretary has said in a bid to dampen anxiety in the region two days ahead of the American president-elect's return to the White House.

LANGKAWI, Malaysia -- Foreign ministers from ASEAN member countries convene Sunday to discuss this year's priorities for the Southeast Asian bloc, including the Myanmar and South China Sea issues, as the impending return of Donald Trump to the U.S. presidency adds to global uncertainties.

The first ASEAN ministerial level meeting held under the chairmanship of Malaysia concluded on Sunday (Jan 19), with the Southeast Asian grouping pledging to deepen collaboration and strengthen unity amid a shift in global order.

LANGKAWI - Asean needs to double down on regional integration to enhance the grouping’s competitiveness, especially at a time when changes to geopolitical structures and economic policy are taking place worldwide, said Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan.

LANGKAWI, Malaysia (Reuters) - The regional bloc ASEAN and China should make headway on a protracted code of conduct for the South China Sea by tackling thorny "milestone issues", including its scope and if it can be legally binding, the Philippines' top diplomat said on Saturday.

LANGKAWI, Malaysia (AP) — Southeast Asian foreign ministers gathered Sunday for their first meeting this year under the regional bloc's new chair, Malaysia, seeking a breakthrough over Myanmar’s drawn-out civil war and territorial disputes in the South China Sea.

US President-Elect Donald Trump supporters braved the icy polar vortex on Saturday (local time) to catch a glimpse of the inaugural events leading up to his s

Singapore's Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said ASEAN needs to double down on efforts to integrate and strengthen its economies and connectivity. That's how the region can stay competitive,

Thailand is strengthening security measures for tourists to restore confidence among Chinese visitors, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has pledged after concerns were raised about the safety of travellers following the kidnapping of a Chinese actor.

A free trade agreement between Thailand the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), including Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein, will be signed in Davos on January 23, becoming the first pact of its kind between the Southeast Asian country and the trade bloc.

Located in Kon Plong district of Kon Tum province in the Central Highlands, Mang Den is often referred to as the “second Da Lat” of Vietnam, as this serene destination attracts visitors with the stunning cherry blossoms that bloom in late winter and early spring.