The pulling power of Asean | Davos 2023

[@lightsalt8279]

*Luhut B Panjaitan: "I told my counterpart from US, to John Kerry, I said: Anything you advice to us, we'll very welcome. But one thing, don't disturb our economy growth."*

[@budi_situmorang]

Mr Pandjaitan is on point!

[@djohntalks]

I am an Indian living and travelling in ASEAN for the past many years...there is amazing tech, innovation and skills in all the ASEAN countries that India can learn from...I really hope that you all come together and help each other built a strong progressive and peaceful Asia where you balance out each others strength and weaknesses! Love and prayers from India 🇮🇳

[@lunar-e.6620]

i strongly supported the statement of Cambodia's Ministry of Trade, that he has concerned over the Racing of Competitiveness for thr 6 countries of 10 ASEAN member countries with in the Asia-Facific region. The position of Cambodia is like holding the tail of the 6 ASEAN countries in order to be one them. But i know by next few years Cambodia will about to become Vietnam alike in terms of economic stability. The 6 countries i mentioned are The Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. These countries are nearly Economic Power House of entire Asia, soon for entire world.

[@zizi1005]

Cambodia should start standing on its own feet instead of becoming a backyard of China's operation.

[@donpepito928]

Dont woory friend...only Indonesia will become world economic power..

[@harrisng3041]

When two elephants fight , the grass get trampled. So ASEAN must distance themselves from the American Military, so as not to be trampled ! Taiwan , Korea , and Ukraine

[@harrisng3041]

Ukraine is trampled when US fight with Russia . Taiwan will soon be trampled , when US fight with China. S.Korea,will get trampled when N. Korea fight with the US. .. Harris Ng YM 👻👍🇷🇺🇨🇳. 😩🇺🇸

[@regorflora7915]

@@donpepito928 yes. Countries mentioned will have competitive economies but only indonesia has the potential to be an economic superpower.

[@zyxwv1673]

Proud to our President Jokowi and one of minister Indonesian have is Luhut Binsar Panjaitan with all of they worked for Indonesia be better 👍👍👏👏

[@JB-xm8qi]

Of not to.

[@slly4276]

Cheers for Indonesia . You have come a long way and may God bless your government and country.

[@izzasigo]

"As citizens, we have to co-create good governance, we cannot outsource it and hope to be passively happy consumers without doing our PART. Like everything worth its while, good governance must be earned and everybody must cooperate and contribute to the government." Dr.E.Sigo . Our appreciation & gratitude to WEF Organisers in Davos Switzerland , other ASEAN Leader specially to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his administrations for their dedications & service to the entire Filipino Nations. God bless PBBM & VPSDuterte and his administrations , the Private Sectors Businessman and ONE PHILIPPINES. BRAVO à tous. from Geneva, Switzerland🙌🙌🇵🇭

[@leonababan19]

Do not dictate other country, they have their own interest and know what the best. So it would be better to support each other, giving a bit suggestion without intervent. That's the spirit of asean

[@r3dpowel796]

The reason ASEAN country aren't worried too much About Myanmar. Because we understand what a junta government is like. it will fail.. without foreign interference. depends on the skill of their leaders. thats why it was not necessary to interfere.

[@yengsabio5315]

Will US interfere? Or, China, perhaps?

[@siamcharm7904]

hundreds of cia all over myannmar. driving the violence. camps in thailand.

[@s.chaisrisuk4956]

Myanmar will evolve from military dominance to democracy but Myanmar ‘s way.

[@yengsabio5315]

@@s.chaisrisuk4956 Hoping so! Lots'a love, cheers, & Mabuhay, from tropical Philippines!

[@thomasho4825]

@@yengsabio5315 your country kitchen much influence from western world, especially US. They are trying to create a color revolution.

[@adisaja5211]

Mr. Luhut👍🔥

[@andrepaquet6597]

Concerning the US concerns over China, Asean does not need to take a side or even a position. The problems of the US are not everybodies problem. Asean shall do business as usual with both China and the US, that's all.

[@livingwater888]

Correct with everybody in the world ASEAN is a non aligned organisation working only for the benefits of its 600 Million people.

[@ashfaabid1897]

Agree. As long as they are not interfering with our national sovereignty. We are happily be their friend. But, i think what happen in south china sea is concerning. I think ASEAN leaders should join hand together to neutralize the tension

[@teguhfaisalm1997]

Long live President Joko Widodo of Republic Indonesia 🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩

[@thsim9107]

Excellent Forum

[@agunkpa]

came here to appreciate Minister Luhut 👏

[@emconsolacion7950]

ASEAN strength is their people

[@FaizalMohdMustapa]

The last part with Cambodian minister asking their counterparts on why they are excluded must be extremely embarrassing

[@angelitocataluna1454]

Iba talaga ang pilipino.

[@DigitalChannel]

When the Philippines will be 100% digitalized and the archipelago interlinked each other by bridges. The economy will become far more robust as like youthful United State in the past. These are the scene and signs that the US business transfer Philippines when they figure out that their all financial will grow here in the Philippines than seeing collapse in the state.

[@khust2993]

Never gonna happen

[@Friendlyanimal5]

Super power ASEAN is indonesia🇮🇩

[@robbi2380]

Negara superpower itu diakui bukan ngaku-ngaku

[@sokapokvic2514]

I would say Thailand because many countries rely or benefit from Thailand. Indonesia is big economy but for themselves. If you ask Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, Malaysia or Vietnam about who is important for them between both countries, Of course the answer is Thailand.

[@Ace-zw1db]

Typical comment from Indonesian😅. Say that when your country already reach that😊

[@onosnow6500]

Let her answer the question about the exclusion of countries from the US lead Indo-Pacific Economic Framework!

[@chanahyingchan5070]

US is already out of the TPP so should Asean even be listening to US suggestion.

[@Justsaying-cg2nz]

Small countries can also balance their economies ties between the US and China.

[@livingwater888]

ASEAN will move as one. FTA between EU and ASEAN is led by Philippines and Cambodia , why ? ASEAN concensus is in play here for the benefit of all.

[@thanpisittadsri2027]

The Thai idea of Landbridge is simply inviting all ASEAN countries to become partners in co-investing the 2nd shipping gateway into ASEAN region, while saving energy and 4-day transport time. Then all ASEAN countries shall benefit from the trades, not monopolize in Malacca strait or Singapore's chokepoint.

[@kee9079]

right

[@Penaming]

I think landbridge is an attempt to test the feasibility of a kra canal and get the local community involved. If the landbridge can bring prosperity and economic development to the people around it, then its much easier to sell them the idea of the kra canal in the future.

[@thanpisittadsri2027]

@@Penaming Kra Canal is not worth it. As a former advocate for the Thai canal, I don't see the project as worthy now. 1) the Canal will be much more expensive than Landbridge, Thailand will have to rely more on Chinese fundings and labors. 2) Thai Navy is not so efficient in safeguarding the maritime, we are better at Land and Air forces. 3) The Canal will ruin the Southern Thai environment and beaches, resulting in negative effects on Thai tourism overall, which we also heavily rely on. In addition to that it will also attract controversy on segregation as Thailand is still facing Southern Insurgency from the muslim groups.

[@zzzzzsleeping]

Thailand has a good idea of helping each other within ASEAN nations but the problem is ASEAN JUST STARTING TO ENERGIZE THEIR ECONOMY. I think in the future it will be possible when Each ASEAN country will become richer - then they can help each other .. but until then.

[@stupidwars88]

Asean's best strategy to navigate the US-China competition/oonflict is to stay out of the conflict & leverage the competition to benefit Asean. The worst mistake for Asean is to fall prey to western machinations to become Ukraine 2.0. It's obvious western heads in this conversation has the usual arrogant attitude that Asean doesn't know how to manage themselves. The best answer is from the Thai minister. Asean will always take a position. That position is solely for Aeean's benefit, not the agenda of US/Europe.

[@wildboy3937]

The US doesn't engage much in trade and investment in the Asean region, because it doesn't want to. let'sb be real, ASEAN prosperity will be good for china more than the US, just like what the filipina representative said, asean country economical success will lift others economically in the region, hence why china investing a lot on its neighbors on infrastructures, because they know the success of their neighbors will have good effect on them. Meanwhile US only invest in millitary alliance in the regiin to destabilize asean to hinder its prosperity so china won't get the benefits

[@justrelax3309]

USA can not PUSH asean nations into war. USA sell guns and warfare for a living. USA does not want PEACE LOVING COUNTRIES.

[@Penaming]

thats right, even if the entire asean goes underwater because of taiwan or SCS, the US mainland will not be affected one bit. same with using Ukraine against US's major competitor the EU (no, Russia is not US trade competitor).

[@Jason-sf8vx]

The growth centre is shifting to ASEAN due to tarde war between US & China , as well as lower cost of production , diverse economies , natural resources , huge & young population , stonger infra & digital framework , lower debt level and many attractive pulling factor such as political stability and etc

[@slly4276]

Australia today mentioned spending $1 billion dollars investing in high tech under sea mines by the defence minister , Richard Marles to deterChina.Such deployment is very worrying for ASEAN regions especially Indonesia, Malaysia, the Phillipines and Singapore. That’s needs to be looked into folks . Where does Australia intend to place them . Already we haven’t managed to completely clear the land mines in Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam and yet the war mongering sector has now proposed such unethical strategy. Am praying for the God Almighty that such a deadly move can be curtailed.

[@flyinghorse1878]

WEF2023: Singapore’s Desmond Lee Touts Increasing Government Mandated Working Ages “Today you retire at 63 and by law you must be re-employed to 68. By the end of this decade we’ll raise it to 65 and 70 respectively. Because people want to be able to work.” Are you serious ? This guy seriously represents every Singaporean ? Madness.

[@gtalkpui3527]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@EYESMR]

good thx

[@DadandSonBowling]

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[@alwaaqiaviandi7403]

Mr Luhut👍

[@nwbest4336]

Thirty years ago, Thai Minister said US was the one that developed Thailand in partnership, and JUST recently China. You know why China is now trying to get in. I don't think it's any good intention, unlike the US thirty years ago with Thailand.

[@harukrentz435]

Look at the situation in southeast asia when the US still paid "good intention" into the region, Wars and bl00dshed everywhere. Vietnam war, cambodia, the massacre in Indonesia, Indonesia invasion of TL and look how much ASEAN have prospered in the last 20 years, as the US had been busy meddling affairs in the middle east.

[@bonkersblock]

The only economic benefits that America can provide to asean is to export food! In the region…

[@samsungdelila5960]

McDonald's 🤣🤣🤣

[@richardchak696]

You are only partly correct, why? yes the American primary products are of good quality. However, increasingly the technological products & services play a big role in ASEAN trade with the U.S. Huge investment in technological sectors from U.S. are important for the future of ASEAN as we progress towards the 4th Industrial revolutions.

[@Justsaying-cg2nz]

All these small countries why are you calling the US and CHINA superpowers and creating tensions for everybody. Big or small it is just a country. Big does not mean anything if your character has flaws. Small has its advantages and resilience and intelligence. Cut the crap no need to be afraid or suck up to anybody.

[@JB-xm8qi]

Hahahahahaha I like this view but bro, u are kind of out of touch.

[@carolmiranda6904]

Strong and deliberate point i agree

[@georgiavargas2715]

why, aren't china and US super powers?

[@pito6979]

Lol....u think small countries can have chance to survive againts big countries. Which history you learn from ?

[@melvinvillafuerte1784]

The ASEAN must have sergeant at Arms for the members that break the International rule of Law

[@ghrbaa6727]

Singapore will never let Malaysia be the voice of the peninsular area, Singapore will always want to take the mantle when having dialogue with other parts of ASEAN. It's the same thing as Singapore will never let Johor ports and airports prosper, that Sg should control the airspace of southern Johor, at the detriment of Johor industrial parks. Despite what Sg says, the state always act as direct competitor to Malaysian interests. Look at the HSR, why would Malaysia let Sg dictate the alignments of the HSR within Malaysian borders? Singapore is already the richest country in Asia but it keeps hogging everything not wanting to relinquish anything in bilateral relationship.

[@PAWANGAERU]

Till Kra canal chanel in Thailand built, I wonder what will happen in Singapore economy?

[@s.chaisrisuk4956]

Singapore was not there! What a surprise? May be Singapore’s miracle after His Honorable LKY has declined. Or may be other members have started to develop well in their own ways. Singapore is now no more that influential in the region.

[@Penaming]

we stand firmly with indonesia? if indonesia with the help of australia becomes a powerhouse, no need to scare thailand's kra canal

[@harukrentz435]

SG dont even have independent foreign policy nowadays i think the USA have got LHY numbers

[@ghrbaa6727]

Singapore is not an independent city state. it is a client state of the US and the West. Plus Singaporeans are ashamed to be considered Southeast Asians in the first place. ASEAN is too poor.

[@PAWANGAERU]

Since those china navy become dickhead with causing the maritime trafic in malaka strait become "unsaved" And disturb the trafic in South China Sea It impact in SG economy

[@regorflora7915]

Philippine: on the economy we depend in china for trade. On the political issue we are with the USA. Now that's complicated.

[@igzqui7817]

Thats not quite right. Our major trading partner is singapore. They are also our number one direct investor. CHina is just third. Usa china japan and south korea that thr top 5

[@khust2993]

@@igzqui7817 China is the largest trading partner of the Philippines since mid-2010s. Japan recently overtook US as the second largest trading partner for the Philippines.

[@wkhristianto]

He said you did ok with G20 presidency? What !

[@siamcharm7904]

thailand's trade surplus is made up of mostly of goods outsourced by usa companies.

[@arifulislamleeton]

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[@arifulislamleeton]

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[@lunar-e.6620]

🙄I couldn't imagine the ASEAN countries Plan that very soon they are going to CONSTRUCT A BRIDGE in the OCEAN of west Pacific to connect each other for easy trading purposes. 😜

[@apollo1055]

Or make boats more common, efficient, cheap, eco friendly. Transportation via boats becomes the norm. Philippines will benefit greatly from this.

[@tkam9]

This panel is so boring. It would be very lively if you invited Kishore Mabubani to discuss ASEAN politics.

[@Justsaying-cg2nz]

Enough of him he does not exactly understand what is happening behind the certain country's way of doing things. He only sees from one perspective.

[@skzk46]

Who tf is kishore?

[@tkam9]

@@skzk46 if you don’t know Kishore you don’t know ASEAN and East Asian politics

[@skzk46]

@@tkam9 i know him of course, what i meant, is he really need in every asean talk forum? He is great observer, that's it. This panel is everything about what inside the asean countries thus they invited some of the ministers and such. This isn't boring just because kisore not present.

[@donpepito928]

Who is he??? he is a presiden???😁😁

[@Aramsa-Khan]

Why can't Japan and the US just concentrate on trade with ASEAN and China and stop talking rubbish about China. What more does Japan want after causing so many problems in the past. Does Japan has to continue being a pawn to the US to create unnecessary conflict and hostility in the region. Yes, when you talk about engagement, then just do it. Don't be hypocritical and constantly speak with a fork tongue.

[@lyq232]

Yikes fam

[@harukrentz435]

Theres no need to talk bad to each other. If the US want to do business no need to preach about anything else, lets not forget the terrible situation of Southeast Asia when the US was the Big-Boss of the region. Ditto with China no need to provoke ASEAN with their ancient claim of territory, they need ASEAN more than ASEAN need them. So just do business and prosper together, shall we??

[@picandvideo]

There’s country keeps telling others to bomb Myranma into democracy 😂🤣

[@PAWANGAERU]

Yeah then what the solution then?

[@Ccb88888]

ASEAN -just a talking shop

[@harukrentz435]

Still better than the EU

[@Ccb88888]

@@harukrentz435 Agreed. That's why I voted for Brexit. No to uncontrolled immigration

[@markzuckerbird]

WEF is so scared to receive opinions from others they turned comments off. Illuminati minion

[@aihong2971]

Wow. You just cut off Cambodia. Really colonial mindset. Shame on you.

[@90123493]

28.44/43.48Thai DPM is smiling on the ditigitaliiszation /lowers n check corruption remrak made by INDON Minister

[@thegreatshader1]

Indon???

[@farthurf.5221]

Malasia always hating their neighbors heh

[@jj-ou5gh]

If ASEAN won’t chose between the US &China, they should not get special access to US market through a trade deal. It would be even better if we could cut them off the US supply chain all together… Their trade is replaceable as they are neither a big consumers market, nor a natural resource superpower, nor an innovation hub. They are just the middle men.

[@MasayaShida]

What do you mean by choose? I very much dislike Chinese government and their growing influence on my home Cambodia but I think we can not grow economically with the US market alone.

[@harukrentz435]

What special access you are talking about? The US banned the import of palm oil lol so much for special access...

[@yohannesbeethovenladopoera7811]

yeah WTF

[@lyq232]

The whole point is that doing what you suggested will only push ASEAN towards China's side. China next door is always trying to offer deals to gain influence in the region, if the US don't even try countering that move, that's an auto win for china in the game of geopolitics

[@Moepowerplant]

ASEAN can totally dispense with "special access" to the US, the existing trade and supply chains sufficed to make the region grow. "Not a large consumer market," hope you are still around in ten years.

[@OrvinReyes]

LOL Malaysia the ever inferior neighbor?

[@dezjdidjdi]

Hu hu hu

[@jennifer-oc6io]

The Thai represented is a weak speaker

[@BlahIdk-xj2tg]

Ya slow

[@kevin_atrok]

Clown show 💭🍻

[@pinochio6340]

Yeah right.

[@sharilsamad9727]

If you want a progressive idea of Asean; you must either have Singapore or Malaysia in the panel., if you have both, you have struck gold! Indonesia a leader by default, its a big country and RICH (wink)in HISTORY(wink) ;know what I mean. Thailand here has confessed CHINA is the man. But quickly retracted it, that is very asian thing to do;which is so ASEAN. Singapore is like the A star student, if only they can be less perfect; there will be PERFECT, perhaps too expensive. That leaves you with the ideal choice, MALAYSIA;simply because they are truly ASIA! Good infrastructure and good english too.

[@TheJwako]

Singapore and Malaysia do not have a monopoly of leadership

[@James-gr1vk]

philippines, vietnam and indonesia is the future of ASEAN, not singapore and malaysia

[@simonkelly9013]

Why South East Asian politician open up with a statement like," i think,,,, i think, i think" a lot. As a head of state represent 300 million , that is a bad English.

[@sharilsamad9727]

@@BravoCoy there is a problem with your english; you obviously do not understand simple English; in my words I recommended that the inclusion of Singapore or Malaysia, or both would have brought out better ideas. But you are too blinded by jealousy that you failed to see clearly. That jealousy is the reason why you as a nation not a winner!

[@sharilsamad9727]

@@BravoCoy we have our version of English, and we also have population with high standard of education; NO; not like the one you have in Philippines; we have QUALITY not QUANTITY.