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ASEAN Shifts Focus to DEFA Implementation as First Digital Economy Outlook Sets Priorities for Regional Integration

ASEAN Shifts Focus to DEFA Implementation as First Digital Economy Outlook Sets Priorities for Regional Integration

ASEAN is moving from negotiation towards implementation of its landmark Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA), with a new regional outlook identifying digital identity, interoperable payments, data governance and stronger digital skills as critical to transforming Southeast Asia’s 11 national markets into a more seamless digital economy. The newly released ASEAN Read more…

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ASEAN’s US.26 Trillion Economy Draws Growing Global Investor Attention as Regional Capital Markets Deepen

ASEAN’s US$4.26 Trillion Economy Draws Growing Global Investor Attention as Regional Capital Markets Deepen

ASEAN is strengthening its position as a major long-term investment destination, with its combined US$4.26 trillion economy, nearly 700 million people and US$4.37 trillion in goods trade presenting a scale that remains underrepresented in global investment portfolios. According to the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), ASEAN already possesses the economic size, Read more…

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Santara Heritage Bakehouse Recognised by ASEAN Records for Rambutan-Wood-Fired Banana Loaf Celebrating Malaysian Heritage

Santara Heritage Bakehouse Recognised by ASEAN Records for Rambutan-Wood-Fired Banana Loaf Celebrating Malaysian Heritage

Santara Heritage Bakehouse has been officially recognised by ASEAN Records for a distinctive interpretation of a familiar Malaysian favourite, combining a high proportion of real banana with traditional rambutan-wood-fired baking. The bakehouse achieved the official record title: First Rambutan-Wood-Fired Banana Loaf With Over Half Its Weight in Real Banana(approx. 275 Read more…

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China–ASEAN Trade Gains New Momentum as CAFTA 3.0 Pushes Economic Integration Into Digital and Green Economy

China–ASEAN Trade Gains New Momentum as CAFTA 3.0 Pushes Economic Integration Into Digital and Green Economy

Economic ties between China and ASEAN are entering a deeper phase of integration as both sides work to bring the upgraded China–ASEAN Free Trade Area (CAFTA) 3.0 Upgrade Protocol into force, expanding cooperation beyond conventional merchandise trade into the digital economy, green development and regional supply-chain connectivity. China–ASEAN trade reached Read more…

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Malaysia Positioned to Capture Greater Upside as ASEAN Growth Paths Diverge Through 2035

Malaysia Positioned to Capture Greater Upside as ASEAN Growth Paths Diverge Through 2035

Malaysia is emerging as one of the Southeast Asian economies positioned to capture stronger growth opportunities over the coming decade, supported by its established manufacturing base, semiconductor ecosystem, expanding data-centre industry and growing artificial intelligence-related investment. According to the newly released “From Tailwinds to Trade-Offs: Southeast Asia Outlook 2026–2035” by Read more…

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123 Live Mall Malaysia Sdn Bhd Earns Two ASEAN Records for Large-Scale Own-Developed Product Ecosystem

123 Live Mall Malaysia Sdn Bhd Earns Two ASEAN Records for Large-Scale Own-Developed Product Ecosystem

123 Live Mall Malaysia Sdn Bhd has been officially recognised by ASEAN Records for two achievements that highlight the scale of its own-developed and own-designed product portfolio across health nutrition, beauty wellness, Feng Shui and energy-related categories. The dual recognition marks an important stage in the company’s evolution from a Read more…

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ASEAN Retains Top Position for Economic Opportunities as European Businesses Deepen Regional Expansion

ASEAN Retains Top Position for Economic Opportunities as European Businesses Deepen Regional Expansion

ASEAN continues to stand out as the preferred region for long-term economic opportunities among European businesses, with companies showing stronger expectations for trade, investment and regional expansion despite persistent uncertainty surrounding tariffs and global supply chains. According to the 12th EU-ASEAN Business Sentiment Survey 2026 by the EU-ASEAN Business Council Read more…

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Malaysia Ranks Second in ASEAN Digital Nations Index, Strengthening Position as Regional Digital Leader

Malaysia Ranks Second in ASEAN Digital Nations Index, Strengthening Position as Regional Digital Leader

Malaysia has been ranked second in ASEAN in the GSMA Digital Nations Index 2026, behind Singapore, reinforcing the country’s position as one of Southeast Asia’s leading digital economies as governments across the region accelerate investment in connectivity, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and digital services. The ranking was announced during the closing Read more…

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Indonesia Reopens Airports as Anak Krakatau Ash Clears, Restoring Major Air Links After Widespread Disruption

Indonesia Reopens Airports as Anak Krakatau Ash Clears, Restoring Major Air Links After Widespread Disruption

Indonesia has reopened all airports that were temporarily closed due to volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau, restoring air connectivity after a major eruption disrupted thousands of flights and affected more than 340,000 travellers across western Indonesia. According to The Business Times, volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau spread across Jakarta Read more…

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ASEAN Senior Officials Meet in Manila to Advance Preparations for 49th ASEAN Summit and Regional Priorities

ASEAN Senior Officials Meet in Manila to Advance Preparations for 49th ASEAN Summit and Regional Priorities

Senior officials from across ASEAN convened in Manila on 9 September 2026 to advance preparations for the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits, while reviewing key issues surrounding ASEAN Community-building and the region’s expanding external relations. The ASEAN Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) brought together ASEAN SOM Leaders or their representatives, Read more…

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