Some 30 media leaders and noted bloggers from the 10 Asean member countries gathered for talks with the region’s thought leaders in Thai capital Bangkok.
The 3rd Asean Media Forum met to discuss the challenges facing Asean, as well as its aims and achievements at both the international and regional levels.The talks focused on how Asean responds to global challenges, especially Sino-US trade tensions, with the issue being viewed as greatly affecting countries in the region.
Has Sohpak, the deputy director of the Ministry of Information’s General Department of Administration and Finance, said the forum was important as all parties could raise numerous issues, particularly the major global challenges affecting the region’s smaller nations.
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