The ASEAN U-23 Mandiri Cup 2025 officially kicks off today in Jakarta and Bekasi, promising two weeks of electrifying football as Southeast Asia’s brightest young talents battle for regional glory. Hosted by Indonesia, the biennial tournament showcases the next generation of footballers poised to shape the future of the sport Read more…
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Restaurant Four Seas at Sihai Laohuotang has been officially recognised by ASEAN Records for a historic achievement in culinary tradition:The first restaurant in ASEAN to serve freshly made, authentic traditional charcoal claypot soup daily — with double water filtration, no MSG, and no preservatives, serving over Read more…
In a landmark move to foster a safer and more inclusive digital environment, ASEAN member states have voiced strong support for the Kuala Lumpur Declaration on Safe and Responsible Use of Social Media Platforms, unveiled during the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. The declaration, Read more…
Malaysia has surged ahead as Southeast Asia’s top-performing IPO market in the first half of 2025, defying regional headwinds and geopolitical uncertainty. According to Deloitte’s Mid-Year IPO Snapshot, the country recorded 32 listings, marking a 48% year-on-year increase, and raised US$940 million, accounting for 66% of total IPO proceeds across Read more…
Leading experts at the Invest ASEAN-Malaysia Conference 2025 have sounded the alarm on ASEAN’s lagging position in the global race for artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor innovation, warning that without strategic transformation, the region may remain confined to low-margin backend roles. Despite notable progress in electronics manufacturing across Malaysia, Vietnam, Read more…
India has reaffirmed its strong commitment to deepening collaboration with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), describing the regional bloc as a “genuine and trusted partner” in advancing shared prosperity and stability. Speaking on the sidelines of the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) and related events, India’s Minister Read more…
A high-level trilateral meeting between Malaysia, Norway, and the ASEAN Secretariat convened today at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, reaffirming Norway’s growing influence as a strategic partner in ASEAN’s regional development and peacebuilding efforts. The meeting, held in conjunction with the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM), marked the 10th Read more…
In a powerful appeal to the next generation of leaders, Cambodia has urged youth from ASEAN member states and China to take the lead in fostering regional cooperation through vibrant cultural exchange initiatives. The call was made during the 3rd ASEAN-China Youth Exchange Visit held in Siem Reap, where over Read more…
ASEAN has voiced concern over rising US tariffs on regional economies, warning of potential disruptions to Southeast Asia’s trade stability. Ahead of its ministerial summit, ASEAN urged adherence to open, rules-based systems and called for constructive global dialogue to address protectionist risks. In a draft Joint Communique circulated ahead of Read more…
As Malaysia prepares to host the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) from 8 to 11 July 2025, ASEAN is intensifying efforts to strengthen global nuclear disarmament by reviewing the participation of major powers in the Protocol to the Treaty on the Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone (SEANWFZ Protocol). Foreign Read more…
