Malaysia is set to fully adopt the ASEAN Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance as the foundation of its national Malaysia Taxonomy, marking a major step towards greater regional alignment in sustainable finance and strengthening the country’s transition towards a low-carbon and climate-resilient economy. The decision was agreed upon by members of Read more…
Two of Malaysia’s most distinguished public figures, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali, have received historic recognition from ASEAN Records, commemorating their extraordinary longevity, decades of public service and remarkable shared journey spanning seven decades of marriage. Tun Dr Mahathir is officially recognised by ASEAN Read more…
Economic ties between China and ASEAN are gaining significant momentum, with bilateral trade reaching 4.34 trillion yuan (approximately US$641 billion) in the first half of 2026, representing an 18.2% year-on-year increase. The strong performance highlights the growing integration of regional supply chains, expanding transport connectivity and deeper economic cooperation between Read more…
Hong Kong is strengthening its economic engagement with Malaysia and the wider ASEAN region, reinforcing its role as a strategic gateway connecting Southeast Asian businesses with opportunities in mainland China and international markets. The growing relationship reflects the increasing importance of ASEAN to Hong Kong’s economic strategy as companies across Read more…
Selangor is set to strengthen its position as a regional centre for advanced manufacturing and industrial innovation through the Selangor Techsphere Summit 2026, a government-backed platform bringing together manufacturers, technology companies, investors, policymakers and researchers from Malaysia and across ASEAN. Scheduled for 14–17 October 2026 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Read more…
ASEAN has an opportunity to transform its climate challenges into a powerful new engine of economic growth, with the region’s emerging green economy potentially generating up to US$1 trillion annually by 2030 through new markets, efficiency improvements and cost savings, according to insights highlighted by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Read more…
Malaysian event technology company Evend has been officially recognised by ASEAN Records for introducing a digital event-booking ecosystem designed to strengthen trust, payment security and accountability between event organisers, venues and service providers. The recognition acknowledges Evend’s approach to addressing persistent challenges within the events industry, including fraudulent bookings, payment Read more…
GoRental, a Malaysia-based portable power solutions specialist, has been officially recognised by ASEAN Records for powering a large-scale outdoor exhibition entirely through portable Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), demonstrating a cleaner and quieter alternative to conventional diesel-powered temporary energy. GoRental achieved the official record title: Largest Outdoor Exhibition Powered End-to-End Read more…
Thailand has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Myanmar towards full participation in ASEAN, signalling continued efforts to strengthen dialogue, regional stability and practical cooperation between the neighbouring countries amid ongoing discussions over Myanmar’s relationship with the regional bloc. The commitment was outlined in a joint statement issued on 6 August, Read more…
Indonesia is targeting full-year economic growth of between 5.6% and 6% in 2026, as Southeast Asia’s largest economy moves to strengthen domestic demand through increased financial-system liquidity, government spending and consumer-focused stimulus measures. Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa expressed confidence that economic activity would accelerate during the second half of Read more…
