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ASEAN welcomes Türkiye as its first Middle East dialogue partner

16 Sept 23:00 Key points summarised by AI

ASEAN formally granted Türkiye dialogue partner status, marking it as the bloc's first such partner from the Middle East.
This decision elevates Türkiye's engagement, following its status as a sectoral dialogue partner since 2017, with a plan of action to be developed for the partnership.
Additionally, ASEAN extended sectoral dialogue partner status to Germany and Qatar, recognizing Germany's longstanding support and Qatar's growing cooperation and accession to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (TAC).
Four European countries—Poland, Romania, Sweden, and Lithuania—further solidified regional ties by formally acceding to the 1976 Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (TAC).

Yesterday 15:20 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul initiated a nationwide crackdown on illegal Thai nominee shareholders in foreign-run businesses and land holdings to safeguard national interests.
The government will integrate efforts across all relevant agencies to target illicit foreign operations, forced sales of illegally acquired property, and high-risk land ownership schemes.
Key strategies include auditing suspect land and building holdings, establishing a long-term monitoring system, and cross-referencing data from various authorities to trace ultimate beneficial owners.
Prime Minister Anutin emphasized that no influential figures or corrupt officials are above the law, promising straightforward prosecution, asset seizures, and protection for enforcing officers.
Beyond land ownership, the integrated crackdown will also extend to tackle transnational crimes, including drug and human trafficking.