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‘ASEAN Expands, But Keeps Its Soul’

Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan urged ASEAN to uphold its unity and strategic resolve amid intensifying geopolitical tensions and mounting external pressures…reports Asian Lite News Consensus and inclusivity will remain the cornerstones

July 10, 2025

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Quad Raises Alarm Over Myanmar Crisis

Quad presses junta, all parties to honour and extend truce…reports Asian Lite News The Quad Foreign Ministers voiced deep concern over the escalating crisis in Myanmar and its regional impact, urging the

July 2, 2025

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ASEAN lauds India’s firm stance on terrorism

The ASEAN Secretary-General reaffirmed the bloc’s resolve to deepen collaboration with India—a comprehensive strategic partner—in security and counter-terrorism efforts. The Indian all-party Parliamentary delegation, led by Janata Dal (United) MP Sanjay Jha,

May 29, 2025

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ASEAN Unveils 2045 Vision

ASEAN leaders formally adopted the ACV 2045 and its strategic plans across four pillars: political-security, economic, socio-cultural, and connectivity…reports Asian Lite News The Kuala Lumpur Declaration on ASEAN 2045 — a strategic

May 26, 2025

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Singapore’s Ruling Party Achieves Landslide Victory

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, whose party won the election, thanked supporters.,..reports Asian Lite News Singapore’s ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) won 87 of the 97 seats in Parliament in Saturday’s general election,

May 4, 2025

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‘Over 3,700 dead, nearly 5,100 injured in Myanmar earthquakes’

Dr Thushara Fernando, WHO Representative to Myanmar, warned in a video conference that the risk of infectious disease outbreaks among the displaced is increasing More than 3,700 people have lost their

April 27, 2025

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Singapore Sets Stage for May 3 Polls

Singapore heads to the polls on May 3 with 211 candidates contesting 92 seats. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong leads the PAP into its first election since his succession from Lee Hsien Loong.

April 24, 2025

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BRICS Welcomes Indonesia

Indonesia formally notified the group of its interest in joining BRICS only after the establishment of its new government…reports Asian Lite News Brazil has confirmed that Indonesia is now a full member

January 8, 2025

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ASEAN Unlocks New Connectivity Frontiers

This year’s theme focuses on “Strengthening Data Integration for Enhanced Connectivity and Resilience,” reflecting ASEAN’s commitment to a more connected and resilient future…reports Asian Lite News The ASEAN Community Statistical System (ACSS)

November 27, 2024

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Myanmar junta chief to make first China visit

The country has been in turmoil since the military takeover, with resistance groups and ethnic militias seizing significant territories from the junta, particularly along the Chinese border….reports Asian Lite News Myanmar’s junta

November 5, 2024

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