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Rotary Club of Ipoh Central Launches ASEAN Youth Peacebuilder Initiative to Empowering the Next Generation for Regional Peace and Stability

The Rotary Club of Ipoh Central has officially launched the ASEAN Youth Peacebuilder Initiative, a youth-led peacebuilding programme aimed at strengthening regional harmony, conflict-resolution capacity, and cross-cultural understanding among young leaders across ASEAN. Purpose & Vision The initiative seeks to build a new generation of “Peace Ambassadors” — equipping young Read more…

By editor, 2 daysDecember 8, 2025 ago

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Malaysia Eyes RM78 Million Sales Boost as Timor-Leste Joins ASEAN

Malaysia stands poised to reap an estimated RM78 million in sales opportunities following Timor-Leste’s formal accession as the 11th member of ASEAN — a development expected to open new trade corridors, deepen economic integration, and strengthen bilateral commerce across the region. (NST Online) On 26 October 2025, Timor-Leste was officially Read more…

By editor, 6 daysDecember 4, 2025 ago

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ASEAN Renewables Surge from fossil-heavy to Green Investment Hubs

A new analysis by Ember reveals that three key economies in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are making significant strides in shifting from emission-intensive energy systems toward becoming investment hotspots for renewable energy — marking a major milestone in the region’s clean-energy transition. (Ember Energy) Why this matters Read more…

By editor, 7 daysDecember 3, 2025 ago

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Thailand outlines new tourism growth strategy amid changing travel patterns

The Thai tourism industry is entering a critical phase of recalibration, as recent data highlight shifts in visitor flows, rising competition and evolving traveller preferences. Against this backdrop, Thailand is launching refreshed strategies to sustain growth, prioritise quality over volume, and reaffirm its role as a leading travel destination in Read more…

By editor, 1 weekDecember 3, 2025 ago

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Francis Yeoh honoured with ASEAN Lifetime Achievement Award in London

Tan Sri (Sir) Francis Yeoh Sock Ping has been awarded the prestigious ASEAN Lifetime Achievement Award during a November 2025 ceremony in London, recognising his decades-long contributions to business leadership, ethical governance and the advancement of Southeast Asia’s regional economic integration. (Source: The Star) A legacy of leadership and purpose Read more…

By editor, 2 weeksNovember 26, 2025 ago

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ASIA Records Reaffirms Its Position as Asia’s Official Record-Keeping Authority

ASIA Records Sdn Bhd, the premier institution dedicated to verifying, cataloguing and celebrating extraordinary achievements across the Asian continent, today reaffirmed its role as Asia’s legitimate custodian of record-breaking achievements, underlining its commitment to integrity, transparency and factual documentation. A Legacy of Legitimacy and Leadership Founded by Mr Eldrick Koh and Ms Read more…

By editor, 2 weeksNovember 25, 2025 ago

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HNWCF2025 leverages common roots to grow ASEAN–Hainan Free Trade Port collaboration

The 18th World Congress of the World Federation of Hainanese Associations (HNWCF2025), held in Penang from 14–16 November 2025, spotlighted a new era of cross-border cooperation between the Hainan Free Trade Port and the ASEAN region. Key take-aways Strategic implications & opportunities for ASEAN Quote “At HNWCF2025 we are realising Read more…

By editor, 3 weeksNovember 21, 2025 ago

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ASEAN’s call for Stronger Safeguard Against Online Child Exploitation

The Government of Malaysia has urged the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to intensify collective efforts against online child predators, as global rates of child exploitation figures continue to surge in the digital domain. The call comes from Malaysia’s Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin, speaking during a high-level Read more…

By editor, 3 weeksNovember 20, 2025 ago

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Thailand risks falling behind ASEAN without new growth engines

The Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) has warned that Thailand is at serious risk of being overtaken by its ASEAN neighbours if it fails to overhaul its economic model and prioritise the creation of “Good Jobs” and a new production system. (nationthailand) Speaking at TDRI’s annual seminar, “Reimagining Thailand’s Development Read more…

By editor, 3 weeksNovember 18, 2025 ago

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Malaysia poised to become ASEAN’s second-fastest-growing economy

Analysts expect that Malaysia will rank as the second-fastest-growing economy among the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states this year, supported by strong domestic demand, resilient investment activity and improving export performance. Key take-aways Implications for the region and business Strategic messages “We are seeing the fruits of Read more…

By editor, 3 weeksNovember 18, 2025 ago