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Myanmar's government says it no longer needs an Asean special envoy now that an elected administration is in place, rejecting what it views as external interference in its judicial matters.
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is making his first official visit to Indonesia in 15 years, meeting President Prabowo Subianto to discuss bilateral trade, investment, and Thailand's vision for Asean's 2028 chairmanship.
Malaysia's Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan will host high-level delegations from Cambodia and Laos next week for Joint Commission Meetings, underscoring the country's deepening engagement with close neighbours.
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul entertained Chinese Premier Li Qiang with a Teresa Teng performance at a Beijing lunch, exemplifying his unconventional approach to regional diplomacy through music.
Singapore and Malaysia have pledged to strengthen cooperation in food security and energy during President Tharman Shanmugaratnam's inaugural state visit to Malaysia, with both nations emphasising commitment to international law and regional stability.