The Philippines’ relatively low level of trade openness could constrain its ability to build greater economic influence, as a study by state-run think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) found that deeper integration into global trade is among the factors that could...
Following a successful 2025 edition in Phuket, Thailand, the ASEAN Battery Technology Conference (ABTC) has moved to Malaysia, bringing together policymakers, manufacturers, researchers, investors, media and industry leaders from across ASEAN and beyond. Hosted by NMB (NanoMalaysia Berhad) at the...
The Philippines remains optimistic that negotiations for a Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea will conclude within the year, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro said. “We remain optimistic about the conclusion of the negotiations within the year,”...
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) is pushing stronger regional cooperation to advance the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI), expand academic partnerships, and promote innovation-driven, future-ready learning across the Asia-Pacific. CHED Executive Director Atty. Cinderella...
The Philippine Navy (PN) is set to take part in a multilateral maritime exercise with India and regional partners from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in September as participating navies finalize preparations for the activity, it was announced on Saturday, Aug. 15. The...
The ASEAN Business Advisory Council Philippines has secured a partnership with conglomerate San Miguel Corp. to strengthen supply chain linkages and foster sustainable growth for micro, small, and medium enterprises in the region. ASEAN-BAC Chair Jose Ma. “Joey” Concepcion III signed a...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro paid a courtesy call on Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva as the Philippines and Brazil marked 80 years of formal diplomatic relations. In a statement issued Wednesday, August 12, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Lazaro and...
BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar 's military-backed government has rejected the Association of Southeast Asian Nations ' renewed call for the unconditional release of detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi and dismissed the need for the organization 's special envoy on Myanmar, according...
The Filipino-Chinese Veterans Basketball Association (FCVBA) is out to re-stamp its class when it vies in the ASEAN Seniors Basketball Tournament starting on Tuesday, Aug. 11, in Kuching, Malaysia. With the inclusion of former PBA stars Elmer Reyes, Aries Franco, and Benjie Poblete, the FCVBA...
The Philippine national men’s football team was booted out of semifinal contention after yielding a 0-1 loss to host Malaysia in the group stage of the 2026 ASEAN Championship (Hyundai Cup) at the Kuala Lumpur Football Stadium Saturday, Aug. 8. Heading into the contest with hopes of bolstering...
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has renewed its call for regular and sustained access to detained Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi and reiterated its demand for her complete and unconditional release following her meeting with an International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)...
Emphasizing that unity, cooperation, and a common vision are key to building a stronger and more resilient regional community, Vice President Sara Duterte on Saturday, Aug. 8, urged Southeast Asians to bring the Filipino spirit of “bayanihan” to the global stage and challenged ASEAN 's...
