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ASEAN Deepens Integration in a Divided World

SINGAPORE — As protectionism hardens and geopolitical competition reshapes global commerce, Southeast Asian governments are betting that closer regional integration …

Trapped at Hormuz: How Thousands of Seafarers Survive

BERLIN, Germany – For the crews of hundreds of commercial ships caught inside the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz …

Four European Nations Sign ASEAN Amity Pact

MANILA, Philippines — Sweden, Poland, Romania and Lithuania formally joined the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia on …

ASEAN Calls for Open Straits Amid Iran War

MANILA, Philippines — Foreign ministers from Southeast Asia are preparing to call for freedom of navigation through the world’s international …

Taiwan Extends Visa-Free Entry for Filipinos

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan has extended visa-free entry for Philippine nationals for another year, preserving a travel arrangement that has …