JAKARTA, Oct 8 — Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto pushed for accelerating the completion of Asean's Digital Economy Framework Agreement (Defa) negotiations during the 24th Asean Economic Community Council meeting in Laos yesterday.

VIENTIANE, Oct 8 — Asean must maintain its neutrality in the face of global geopolitical tensions to stimulate foreign investments in the region, said Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz.

VIENTIANE, Oct 7 — Asean should focus on practical, high-impact “quick wins” that are capable of providing immediate and tangible business value to enhance the visibility of the bloc to its immediate stakeholders.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 — Collaborative and concerted cooperation among member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) should take place immediately in order to revive the regional tourism industry.