China's Xi to host South Korea's Lee in New Year amid Japan tensions

China's Xi to host South Korea's Lee in New Year amid Japan tensions

Xi's invitation to Lee for a state visit from Sunday is a calculated move aimed at deepening bilateral relations especially before the South Korean leader visits Japan, analysts say.

<China's Xi to host South Korea's Lee in New Year amid Japan tensions - Asia & Pacific - The Jakarta Post>

Timor-Leste's entry, Trump's attendance take center stage at ASEAN summit

Timor-Leste's entry, Trump's attendance take center stage at ASEAN summit

Timor-Leste's long-awaited admission into ASEAN and United States President Donald Trump's attendance, his first since returning to office, have dominated the first day of the bloc's 47th summit on Sunday

<Timor-Leste’s entry, Trump’s attendance take center stage at ASEAN summit - Asia & Pacific - The Jakarta Post>

ASEAN falls short again

ASEAN falls short again

Tariffs, South China Sea and Myanmar show regional bloc still lacks teeth

<https://asia.nikkei.com/Opinion/ASEAN-falls-short-again>

Advent of the Era of the AEC and Its Impacts on Singapore and Indonesia(17)

Advent of the Era of the AEC and Its Impacts on Singapore and Indonesia

They are Singapore and Indonesia in the maritime Southeast Asia. The two countries shouldn't be thought lightly of in any economic point of view in the region. Above all, Singapore has been acclaimed the most advance country with per capita GDP of 60,300 USD in 2017. 

In particular, Singapore is leading the region this year as it chairs the ASEAN summit and subsequent summits. In contrast with Singapore, Indonesia is ranked the first place in terms of the economic size. Indonesia has occupied as much as 40% of the regional GDP and has consistently beefed up its clout across Southeast Asia.