The ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Retreat (ADMM Retreat) and the third ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM+) are taking place in Kuala Lumpur from November 2-5 to increase regional trust.
ASEAN defence ministers take photo at 9th ADMM (Photo: VNA)
The ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Retreat (ADMM Retreat) and the third ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM+) are taking place in Kuala Lumpur from November 2-5 to increase regional trust.
On November 2, the ASEAN Defence Senior Officials’ Meeting (ADSOM) was held in preparation for the ADMM Retreat and ADMM+, the last meetings of the ADMM and relevant events that Malaysia has organised as Chair of ADMM in 2015.
The ADMM Retreat is slated for November 3 with the participation of defence ministers from 10 ASEAN member countries to exchange information and viewpoints on security and defence issues that affect ASEAN and other regions.
The ADMM+ is set to take place on November 4 with the attendance of defence ministers from ASEAN member states and partners from Australia, China, Japan, the Republic of Korea, India, New Zealand, Russia and the US.
In addition to sharing opinions on strategic issues, the conference will discuss new developments in defence cooperation within the ADMM+ framework, focusing on marine security, humanitarian support and disaster aid relief, medical military, peackeeping activities, anti-terrorism and humanitarian mine action.
Last March, Malaysia hosted the 9th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) in Langkawi, Kedah state.
Laos will become Chair of ASEAN, and thereby the ADMM, next year.-VNA
The ASEAN Defence Senior Officials’ Meeting (ADSOM) convened in Kuala Lumpur on February 12 in preparation for the ADSOM-Plus, ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM), and ADMM-Plus to be hosted by Malaysia, Chair of ASEAN, this year.
The 9th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) will take place from March 15-16 in the northwest state of Kedah, Malaysia, announced Malaysian Defence Minister Hishammuddin Hussein during a press conference in Kuala Lumpur on March 9.
A high-ranking delegation led by Defence Minister General Phung Quang Thanh is joining other ASEAN member nations for the 9th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM-9), which officially opened in Malaysia on March 16.
The ninth ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM-9) ended on March 16 with a joint declaration issued by all member nations to reaffirm the ADMM's commitment to work towards the realisation of an ASEAN community, including the ASEAN Political-Security Community.
Vietnam contributed positively to the 9th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM-9) by making a number of proposals towards building an ASEAN Political-Security Community, stated Defence Minister General Phung Quang Thanh.
Defence ministers from ten ASEAN member states and their partners will talk over measures to boost security and defence cooperation for regional peace, sustainability and development.
The Ministry of Commerce reported that imports also rose 18% to 29.9 billion USD during the same period, resulting in a trade surplus of 1.1 billion USD. In May alone, Thailand posted a 4.6 billion USD trade surplus with the US and a 4.1 billion USD trade deficit with China.
The World Bank will provide a 2.1 billion USD financing package for Indonesia, focusing oncreating jobs, stimulating economic growth, and enhancing access to clean energy across the country.
Member states also reviewed progress on six priority areas for 2025, including the development of an underground cable framework, the follow-up agreement to the ASEAN Petroleum Security Agreement (APSA), the launch of the ASEAN Energy Efficiency Database, and the rollout of an investment platform for sustainable building initiatives.
In March, Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra met with Formula 1 chief Stefano Domenicali and said Thailand would commission a feasibility study into hosting a Grand Prix on a Bangkok street circuit from 2028.
The proposed giant sea wall aligns with bilateral cooperation and has been designated a national priority, considering that several regions in Indonesia are experiencing land subsidence of 10–15 centimetres per year.
International flights were cancelled including Jetstar and Virgin Australia flights to cities across Australia, and flights of Air India, Air New Zealand, Singapore's TigerAir and China's Juneyao Airlines.
The partnership aims to strengthen collaboration in the exploration and exploitation of mineral resources, including gold, copper, and manganese, as well as in the development of steel, aluminum, and renewable energy industries.
The Thai cabinet has approved a seven-year EV bus leasing scheme proposed by the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) for the capital, with an estimated cost of 15.35 billion THB (over 470 million USD).
Aircraft are prohibited from flying below 6,000 metres in the vicinity of the volcano, and should also remain alert to the presence of volcanic ash, which can disrupt flights.
Laos declared the transfer of the press management functions of five key media agencies and associated personnel to the Propaganda and Training Board of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee.
Univers said in a statement that the new centre will serve as a hub for innovation, bringing together digital intelligence and climate ambition to accelerate Sarawak's transition toward a low-carbon, tech-enabled economy.
The target is to be completely free from plastic waste within two years. This can only be achieved if all parties implement the initiative with strong discipline.
Indonesia is taking new steps to improve protections for fishery workers, amid concerns over low wages, harsh working conditions, and limited access to social welfare.
The 2025 ASEAN- the Republic of Korea (RoK) Connectivity Forum that opened in Jakarta on June 17 reaffirmed a shared commitment to shaping a connected, resilient future by advancing the ASEAN Connectivity Strategic Plan.
The desk will serve as a service centre providing market intelligence, business licensing guidance, facilitating business cooperation, identifying potential investment projects, and harmonising regulatory policies between the two parties.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim noted that the Asia-Pacific region accounted for half of global energy consumption and 60% of greenhouse gas emissions in 2024. Despite this, regional countries, including eight of ten ASEAN member states, remain committed to climate goals, including net-zero emissions and tripling global renewable capacity by 2030.
ASEAN defence ministers take photo at 9th ADMM (Photo: VNA)
