Kim Yo Jong attacks ASEAN over denuclearization call
Pyongyang said the idea of a nuclear-free Korean Peninsula has lost both practical and conceptual meaning.
Channel News Asia, CNN Indonesia +1
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DPR urges 4 trade pacts matched with MSME export roadmap
Komisi VI says ratification alone is not enough without financing, certification, export promotion and more efficient logistics.
Republika, Tribunnews
US imposes 12.5% tariff on select Singapore goods from Friday
What's next: Singapore says about one-third of its domestic exports to the US could be affected by the new duties.
Bloomberg, Channel News Asia +3
ASEAN aims to finish South China Sea code of conduct this year
New: ASEAN foreign ministers' communique also flags land reclamation, serious incidents and miscalculation risks that could raise tensions.
Earlier: Philippines lodges protest with China after Ayungin Shoal clashSeries: China Philippines · South China Sea Standoff · 3 chapters since Jul 21Indonesia pushes stronger ASEAN-U.S. partnership in Manila
The U.S. is preparing US$2,5 billion in investment for security, infrastructure, technology, energy and transnational crime efforts.
Trump threatens Iranian bridges, power plants as strikes hit night 12
Why it matters: Tehran warned it could hit regional energy infrastructure tied to US interests if Washington carries out the threat.
CNBC, The Straits Times
Rubio warns ASEAN that Iran control of Hormuz risks wider fallout
Why it matters: ASEAN ministers warned a full closure could hit Asia hardest because about 60% of the region’s energy supply moves through the strait.
Bloomberg, Channel News Asia +2
US condemns China-Philippines clash at Second Thomas Shoal
Washington said one Filipino sailor was injured and warned Beijing's pattern of provocation threatens regional stability.
Antara News, Republika +1
Indonesia offers to bridge dialogue on Myanmar at ASEAN forum
Indonesia urged an extension of ASEAN’s special envoy mandate and an objective review of the Five-Point Consensus implementation.
Bloomberg, Antara News
SIIA Puts Southeast Asia Haze Risk on Red Alert for Aug-Sept
The report warns that budget pressures in Indonesia and rising farm costs could amplify land-clearing fires.
Antara News, CNBC Indonesia
Kazan summit adopts new ASEAN-Russia declaration
The two sides also agreed on a comprehensive 2026-2030 action plan covering maritime cooperation, energy, trade and security.
Prabowo pushes Indonesia to host FIFA ASEAN 2026 tournament
The tournament is scheduled for September-October 2026, part of the government's support for national soccer development.
Republika, Antara News
Russia-ASEAN summit in Kazan approves 2026-2030 plan
The forum also adopted the Kazan Declaration and pressed cross-border trade using national currencies.
Antara News, CNN Indonesia
Prabowo cancels trip to Russia-ASEAN summit in Kazan
Istana said Prabowo chose to focus on domestic affairs after earlier meetings with ASEAN leaders and Vladimir Putin.
Bloomberg, Channel News Asia +5
Prabowo cancels trip to ASEAN-Russia summit in Kazan on June 17
Istana said Prabowo chose to focus on domestic issues after earlier meeting Putin and ASEAN leaders on the forum's agenda.
Republika, CNN Indonesia +3
Singapore warns AI sovereignty could slow ASEAN adoption
Josephine Teo said building the full AI stack is unrealistic, while ASEAN data center capacity is projected to more than triple by 2030.
Republika, Antara News
Singapore PM Wong heads to Kazan for June 17-18 ASEAN-Russia summit
Why it matters: Singapore is keeping channels with Moscow open through ASEAN even as its sanctions over the Ukraine war remain in place.
Wamenko Pangan pushes for milk to be required in MBG
Hanif said Indonesia's milk consumption is only 16.2-16.8 liters per capita a year, about one spoonful daily.
Antara News, Republika
Prabowo scheduled to visit Russia on June 17, agenda still being set
The government has yet to receive a final itinerary from the secretariat, leaving the timing and details of the visit open to change.
Singapore, 8 East African states open talks on first FTA
Why it matters: The pact would be Singapore's first trade deal with an African partner and the bloc's first with a country outside Africa.