Melix Lab is officially recognised by ASEAN Records for achieving a groundbreaking milestone in the regional personal care industry: “First Dermatologically Tested Two-Phase Scalp Purifying Pre-Shampoo with AHA + PHA, Created and Designed as the First Step of Hair Wash.” (aseanrecords.com) This recognition sets a new benchmark in ASEAN’s haircare Read more…
Dessini is officially recognised by ASEAN Records for Highest Number of Cookware Units Sold in a Year KUALA LUMPUR — November 2025 — Dessini is officially recognised by ASEAN Records for achieving an extraordinary milestone in the regional consumer goods industry: “Highest Number of Cookware Units Sold in a Year.” Read more…
Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei have jointly launched a landmark regional initiative, forming the Southeast Asia Fertilizer Association (SEAFA) to strengthen food security, supply chain resilience and agricultural sustainability across ASEAN. (Antara News) The alliance, announced during the Argus Fertilizer Asia Conference 2026, brings together three major industry players — Pupuk Read more…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched a US$25 million project development facility aimed at accelerating the integration of the ASEAN Power Grid (APG), reinforcing regional efforts to strengthen energy security, connectivity and clean energy transition. The facility is designed to support early-stage project preparation, feasibility studies and technical development, Read more…
CIMB Group Holdings Berhad is accelerating its private wealth expansion strategy across Malaysia and ASEAN, reinforcing its commitment to capture rising demand for wealth management services among high-net-worth and affluent clients in the region. The move reflects CIMB’s broader ambition to position itself as a leading ASEAN wealth management player, Read more…
Birkin International Hotel is officially recognised by ASEAN Records for achieving a groundbreaking milestone in sustainable hospitality: “First & Largest ESG Systems Deployment at Launch by a Five-Star Hotel (12 Initiatives Across 5 Sustainability Categories).” This recognition underscores the hotel’s leadership in redefining luxury through environmental responsibility, social impact and Read more…
Airports and airlines across ASEAN are facing a significant capacity and operational test as escalating conflict in the Gulf region disrupts one of the world’s most critical aviation corridors, forcing widespread rerouting, cancellations and shifts in passenger traffic. (The Business Times) The crisis, which has led to airspace closures and Read more…
The Southeast Asia Disaster Risk Insurance Facility (SEADRIF) Insurance Company and the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on disaster management (AHA Centre) have formalised a strategic partnership to enhance disaster risk financing and emergency response systems across ASEAN. (ReinsuranceNe.ws) The collaboration, established through a Memorandum of Intent (MoI) signed Read more…
Singapore is facing increasing economic pressure from global energy price volatility, underscoring both the vulnerabilities and strategic opportunities for ASEAN economies as geopolitical tensions continue to disrupt global energy markets. (asiabriefing.com) As a highly open economy and a major energy trading and refining hub, Singapore remains particularly sensitive to fluctuations Read more…
Andaman Grand Ballroom is officially recognised by ASEAN Records for achieving a landmark milestone in the regional hospitality and events industry: “Largest Single-Floor Thematic Ballroom in a City Centre with Fully Integrated Lighting and Sound System.” (ASEAN Records) With a total capacity of over 1,500 guests on a single floor, Read more…
