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QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — Members of the Association of Southeast Nations were urged to prioritize resolving problematic issues faced by the region during the 31st ASEAN Summit. Economic experts say that if the regional issues were not solved, the ASEAN economic integration may not be achieved. These issues include those on investment, infrastructure, communication and information technology, as well as terrorist threats. https://youtu.be/ZY65NB5tg2E
A Sarawak Senior Minister says, ASEAN member countries must work together to counter the kidnapping threat posed by the Abu Sayyaf militant group. Noting that the recent ASEAN summit had discussed the issue of human trafficking in the region, Tan Sri James Masing said the “human trading” by Abu Sayyaf was a worse problem which needed to be countered. He said, in short, it’s not a Philippine or Malaysian problem but an Asian problem. Masing […]
Malaysia’s defense minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein, said, ASEAN member countries should work together to resolve the dispute on the Spratly islands as the involvement of the big powers could deteriorate the situation. Referring to the activities by the republic of china on the island, he said, any incident, no matter how small, could spiral out of control, if not contained. He said, “The involvement of the big powers, like china and the united […]
