Mpumalanga: Under South Africa’s pro tempore presidency, the second meeting of the G20 Research and Innovation Working Groups and the Bioeconomy Initiative began today in the eastern South African province of Mpumalanga. The conference, which runs unt…
Month: May 2025
China Underscores Commitment to Regional Diplomacy
Beijing: Mr. Liang Jianjun, Deputy Director of the Department of Asian Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, reaffirmed China’s strong focus on neighborhood diplomacy, particularly with ASEAN member states, duri…
Laos, Malaysia Forge Strategic Partnership to Boost Regional Trade Connectivity
Seoul: In a significant step toward strengthening regional trade and connectivity, Penang Port Sdn Bhd and Thanaleng Dry Port Co., Ltd. of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) on May 25. The agreement…
ASEAN Summit Commences in Malaysia Focusing on Regional Integration and Resilience
Kuala Lumpur: The 46th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit began in Malaysia’s capital, emphasizing the importance of regional integration and resilience against trade and economic disruptions.
According to Lao News Agency, the sum…
ASEAN, China Launch Groundbreaking AI Media Partnership
Luoyang: In a historic move to transform digital media landscapes, ASEAN and China on May 25, 2025 launched their Joint Initiative on ASEAN-China Media Ecosystem Governance and ASEAN-China New Media Exchange Programme during a high-profile ceremony in…
Lao Delegation Participates in Comprehensive ASEAN Meetings
Kuala Lumpur: Mr. Thongsavanh Phomvihane, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao PDR, led a delegation to participate in a series of ASEAN meetings, including the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, the Southeast Asia Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone Committee …