Relations with local SMEs: Traders from ASEAN states, China, Belgium show interest LAHORE: The traders of China, Indonesia, Belgium and ASEAN (the Association of South East Nations) have evinced keen... Published 16 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Business & Finance ASEAN business delegation visits LCCI LAHORE: A 50-member ASEAN business delegation, led by Mufti Hamka Hassan, Mufti Hamka Hassan, Vice Chairman of ... Published 10 Aug, 2023 06:35am
Pakistan Bilawal congratulates ASEAN members ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Tuesday said that Pakistan desires a strong and successful... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
World Indonesia says Myanmar solution needs ‘political will’ from all sides JAKARTA: Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Tuesday said a resolution to the Myanmar crisis that has dragged into... Published 08 Aug, 2023 11:36am
Business & Finance ‘ASEAN-Pakistan Business Opportunities Conference’ concludes LAHORE: The historic “ASEAN-Pakistan Business Opportunities Conference 2023” came to a successful close in... Published 08 Aug, 2023 06:37am
Business & Finance 50-member ASEAN business delegation due tomorrow KARACHI: The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) announced the upcoming visit of a 50-member ASEAN... Published 05 Aug, 2023 06:00am
World Biden to host Japan, South Korea leaders for Aug. 18 summit WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden will host Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Yoon... Published 29 Jul, 2023 12:45am
World China's top diplomat urges stable ties with India as military tensions simmer BEIJING: China’s top diplomat Wang Yi told the Indian foreign minister that bilateral ties need to be stabilised, as... Updated 15 Jul, 2023 05:18pm
World Wang Yi urges EU to ‘clarify’ its position on partnership with China BEIJING: The European Union must further “clarify” its position on its strategic partnership with Beijing, China’s... Published 15 Jul, 2023 10:11am
World Indonesian president warns ASEAN ‘can’t be proxy’ of any country JAKARTA: Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Friday said ASEAN cannot become a proxy for other countries, as... Published 14 Jul, 2023 11:49am
World China’s top diplomat says China, Russia to strengthen strategic communication BEIJING: China and Russia need to strengthen strategic communication and coordination, top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi... Published 13 Jul, 2023 05:33pm
World Blinken to meet top Chinese diplomat in Jakarta: US JAKARTA: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet top Chinese foreign policy official Wang Yi on Thursday in... Published 13 Jul, 2023 01:12pm
World ASEAN struggles for unity on Myanmar conflict JAKARTA: Southeast Asian countries struggling for unity on how to achieve peace in Myanmar were expected on Thursday... Published 13 Jul, 2023 10:45am
World Russia’s Lavrov: Ukraine conflict will not end until West drops plans to defeat Moscow The armed confrontation in Ukraine will continue until the West gives up plans to dominate and defeat Moscow,... Published 12 Jul, 2023 10:15am
World ASEAN ministers meet as Myanmar crisis tests bloc’s unity JAKARTA: ASEAN foreign ministers on Wednesday held a retreat expected to address an intensifying conflict in... Published 12 Jul, 2023 09:23am
World China’s foreign minister to miss ASEAN meet, deepening mystery over whereabouts China’s foreign minister Qin Gang will not attend a diplomatic gathering in Indonesia as expected this week, sources... Published 11 Jul, 2023 10:47am
World Top diplomat Wang to represent China at ASEAN-led gathering JAKARTA: Top diplomat Wang Yi will represent China at an international gathering of foreign ministers this week in... Published 11 Jul, 2023 09:21am
World Blinken to seek ASEAN pushback on China, pressure on Myanmar WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will seek in talks with Southeast Asian nations next week to push... Published 07 Jul, 2023 11:06pm
World Hydrocarbons will be important part of future ASEAN energy mix KUALA LUMPUR: Hydrocarbons will continue to be an important part of the energy mix in Southeast Asia, Malaysian... Published 26 Jun, 2023 09:17am
Pakistan Bilawal reiterates Pakistan opposed to any bloc politics ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Friday reiterated Pakistan’s opposition to join any bloc... Published 17 Jun, 2023 06:13am
Pakistan ASEAN member states: Pakistan's policy of proactive engagement outlined ISLAMABAD: Foreign Secretary Dr Asad Majeed Khan held a roundtable meeting with the resident ASEAN Heads of Missions... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Markets Global steel demand to grow 1.7% in 2024 SINGAPORE: Global steel demand is expected to grow by 1.7% in 2024 following a 2.3% rebound forecast for this year... Published 23 May, 2023 11:34am
Business & Finance SBP, MoFA conduct training for ASEAN member states KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and Ministry of Foreign Affairs jointly conducted training program for... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
World Myanmar makes no progress on peace; ASEAN needs unity: Indonesia LABUAN BAJO, INDONESIA: Myanmar’s ruling military has made no meaningful progress on implementing a peace plan... Published 11 May, 2023 09:57am
World ASEAN vows action on human traffickers operating online LABUAN BAJO (Indonesia): Southeast Asian nations vowed Wednesday tougher action on human trafficking as criminals... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
World ASEAN at a ‘crossroad’ as Myanmar violence escalates LABUAN BAJO: South-east Asian nations are at a “crossroad”, a senior Indonesian minister warned Tuesday, as... Published 10 May, 2023 06:03am
World Convoy carrying ASEAN diplomats ‘attacked’ in Myanmar YANGON: A convoy of diplomats travelling in Myanmar came under fire from an unknown armed group, a military official... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
World Indonesia, Singapore condemn 'shootout' involving ASEAN officials in Myanmar JAKARTA: Indonesia and Singapore condemned an attack involving Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)... Published 08 May, 2023 11:10pm
World Myanmar crisis to dominate ASEAN leaders summit SINGAPORE: The festering crisis in Myanmar will loom over talks between Southeast Asian leaders in Indonesia this... Published 07 May, 2023 11:23am
Markets Asian finance leaders look to improve market safeguards INCHEON: Asian finance leaders will on Tuesday look for ways to tighten safeguards to address emergency funding... Published 02 May, 2023 09:42am