Sabah: Malaysia’s Or Philippines’? - The ASEAN Post
Oct 8, 2020 · Sabah is located at the north-eastern tip of Borneo and lies about 500 kilometres from the Philippines. Although Malaysia controls the territory, the Philippines has laid claim over Sabah since 1961. The first official attempt by the Philippines to claim Sabah was on 22 June, 1962, when the Philippines filed a claim over Sabah against the ...
Success and challenges within ASEAN integration
Apr 26, 2018 · Success of ASEAN integration thus far. An apparent positive outcome of ASEAN integration is the gradual increase of cumulative GDP within the region. Through the implementation of the ASEAN Economic Blueprint 2025, an ASEAN-wide Self-Certification Scheme has been created. This scheme helps facilitate the utilisation of …
The ASEAN Post | Your Gateway To Southeast Asia's Economy
Jun 24, 2022 · The ASEAN Post is a digital media organisation with content focusing on geopolitics, renewable energy, financial technology and the environment in the region of ASEAN. Get updates about ASEAN News, ASEAN Markets, and more about ASEAN Stories here.
ASEAN’s megacities in danger - The ASEAN Post
May 20, 2019 · Source: Population Division, United Nations 2018. Located mainly near coastal areas, Southeast Asia’s megacities are feeling the effects of climate change. Jakarta and Bangkok are literally sinking under the weight of their populations, while other ASEAN cities are at high risk of exposure to at least one type of natural disaster.
Southeast Asia’s widening inequalities | The ASEAN Post
Jul 17, 2018 · Yet Southeast Asia has seen inequalities widen, a setback to overcome if Goal 10 (Reduce inequality within and among countries) is achieved,” the report stated. UNESCAP’s Executive Secretary, Shamshad Akhtar, said that wealth has become increasingly concentrated and inequalities have increased both, within and between countries.
Duterte Legacy: China Relations And Foreign Policy
Dec 27, 2021 · Rapprochement Policy. The “rapprochement” policy (re-establishment of cordial and friendly relations) towards China pursued by Duterte upon ascending to the office of the presidency in 2016, is one of the legacies of his administration. Indeed, Duterte has spent more than five years in repositioning the Philippines from a staunch pro ...
ASEAN-China Relations And The Philippines’ Role
Nov 14, 2021 · According to the Chinese ambassador to the Philippines, in the past three years, the Philippines, as country coordinator, has played a particularly active and important role, bringing China-ASEAN relations to a historic high while laying a solid foundation and drawing a blueprint for the future development of China-ASEAN Strategic Partnership.
ASEAN Youth Facing Unemployment - The ASEAN Post
Apr 13, 2020 · The unemployment rate in the country is forecast to hit four percent in 2020 compared to 3.2 percent during the 1997 Asian financial crisis. “The youth unemployment rate has remained mostly steady at eight to 11 percent. However, they are the age demographic most vulnerable to retrenchment,” according to a report by SOCSO.
Trafficking Still A Problem In Malaysia - The ASEAN Post
Apr 5, 2020 · According to the United States (US) Department of State in its ‘Trafficking in Persons Report 2019’, human traffickers exploit domestic and foreign victims in Malaysia, and to a lesser extent, traffickers exploit victims from Malaysia abroad. While the overwhelming majority of victims are from among the estimated two million documented and ...
COP26: ASEAN’s Commitment In The Energy Sector
In preparation for the COP26, ASEAN member states have released a joint statement that reaffirmed their commitments to tackling the climate emergency. Specifically, the information highlights the regional achievement of 21 percent energy intensity reduction in the energy sector, surpassing its aspirational target and 13.9 percent renewable ...