ASEAN Records Clarifies Forged ASEAN Secretariat Letter and Confirms Official Authorization to Use the ASEAN Name

ASEAN Records Clarifies Forged ASEAN Secretariat Letter and Confirms Official Authorization to Use the ASEAN Name

KUALA LUMPUR — 17 May 2026 — ASEAN Records Sdn Bhd (ASEAN Records), an independent regional record certification platform, has formally reaffirmed its lawful status and operational legitimacy following a series of false public allegations and the circulation of a forged document involving the organisation earlier this month. The company Read more…

Malaysia’s Blue Chips Demonstrate Resilience Amid Broader Market Selldown and Global Uncertainty

Malaysia’s Blue Chips Demonstrate Resilience Amid Broader Market Selldown and Global Uncertainty

Malaysia’s leading blue-chip stocks have shown notable resilience despite a broader market selldown, as investors increasingly rotate into defensive, large-cap counters amid rising geopolitical tensions and global market volatility. The performance highlights the enduring strength of Malaysia’s top-listed companies, even as overall market sentiment weakens due to external pressures. Blue Read more…

Global Supply Chain Shifts Highlight ASEAN’s Growing Strategic Role

Global Supply Chain Shifts Highlight ASEAN’s Growing Strategic Role

Intensifying geopolitical tensions and evolving global trade dynamics are accelerating supply chain realignment, with ASEAN emerging as a critical hub for diversification, resilience and long-term economic stability, according to recent regional analysis. As global industries adapt to disruptions — from geopolitical conflicts to energy volatility — businesses are increasingly shifting Read more…

Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei Launch ASEAN Fertilizer Alliance to Strengthen Food Security and Regional Supply Resilience

Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei Launch ASEAN Fertilizer Alliance to Strengthen Food Security and Regional Supply Resilience

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…

ADB Establishes US Million Facility to Accelerate ASEAN Power Grid Integration

ADB Establishes US$25 Million Facility to Accelerate ASEAN Power Grid Integration

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 Strengthens Private Wealth Strategy Across Malaysia and ASEAN, Targeting Next Phase of Regional Growth

CIMB Strengthens Private Wealth Strategy Across Malaysia and ASEAN, Targeting Next Phase of Regional Growth

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…