Global financial powers are arguing whether to exclude Russia from the November G20 summit in Indonesia because of its military operation in Ukraine.

Raissa Chentami of The Indonesia Channel co-anchors the program from Jakarta with Mela Lesmora of PTV4 in Manila. They also report on how Chinese technology is helping durian farmers in Malaysia, and how visitors are again walking on the white sands of Boracay in the Philippines.

This is the 122nd episode in the informative and entertaining series now in its 12th year of broadcast, and can be viewed on the internet (https://youtu.be/nzUAcLbufrg) as well as through ASEAN broadcasters such as The Indonesia Channel.

“ASEAN Today” is a joint production of the ASEAN Secretariat and The Indonesia Channel. Some materials are provided by broadcasters in member countries. Check local listings for broadcast times. For more information, contact Raissa Chentami at raissa@theindonesiachannel.com

Note: The ASEAN Today news programme is produced by the Indonesia Channel. All views and opinions expressed do not reflect the position of the ASEAN Secretariat and other ASEAN entities.