Prime Minister Hun Sen holds the ceremonial gavel in a virtual meeting as Cambodia takes over the ASEAN chairmanship, from Brunei, Oct. 28, 2021.

Cambodian State Media: PM Hun Sen Ready to Visit Myanmar Without Preconditions

Hun Sen has reversed position on Myanmar, saying junta should not be ostracized “to satisfy external partners.”

Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo salutes troops during his visit to a military base in the Natuna Islands, which border the South China Sea, Jan. 8, 2020.

Indonesian MP: China Demanded Jakarta Stop Drilling in Beijing-Claimed Waters

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China also objected to a joint Indonesia-United States military exercise held in August.

An admiral inspection ceremony is held on the Russian destroyer Admiral Panteleyev off the waters of Belawan during exercises involving the Indonesian Navy, the Russian Navy and Association of Southeast Asian Nations members in waters off North Sumatra, Dec. 1, 2021.

Naval Drills in Indonesian Waters Signal Russia Interest in Southeast Asia

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The training exercises in waters off North Sumatra included ASEAN members.

Daniel Kritenbrink, the United States assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific Affairs (right), speaks with reporters in Jakarta, Nov. 30, 2021.

US Ratchets Up Southeast Asia Engagement as Another Senior Diplomat Visits Jakarta

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Assistant Secretary of State Daniel Kritenbrink makes Indonesia first stop on his maiden tour of region.

Members of trade unions hold placards during a protest against the government's labor reforms as the Constitutional Court reads the verdict on a judicial review filed on the controversial Jobs Creation Law, in Jakarta, Nov. 25, 2021.

Indonesia Tries to Calm Investors Amid Confusion Over Court Ruling on Jobs Law

Judgment requires legislation to be amended within two years, as government notes it remains in force until then.

Russian anti-submarine ship Admiral Panteleyev is docked at the port of Manila, Oct. 20, 2017.

Russia and France Look to Boost Ties with Indonesia, ASEAN States

Russia and Southeast Asian nations to hold first-ever joint naval drills; French foreign minister visits Jakarta.

Chinese President Xi Jinping waves as he chairs the virtual ASEAN-China Special Summit to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of ASEAN-China Dialogue Relations, Nov. 22, 2021.

ASEAN, China Struggle on South China Sea Code of Conduct

Obstacles to maritime deal likely to remain as the two sides mark 30th anniversary of relationship.

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