Southeast Asia’s screen industries are taking bold steps toward greater regional integration, as senior representatives from ASEAN film agencies, cultural institutions, and government ministries convened at the ASEAN Film & TV Summit 2025 to chart a unified path forward for co-production, distribution, and cultural diplomacy. Held in Kuala Lumpur, the Read more…
After two challenging years of oversupply and sluggish domestic demand, Vietnam’s cement industry is showing strong signs of recovery in 2025, fueled by accelerated public investment in infrastructure and a sharp decline in input costs. According to the Ministry of Construction, the sector recorded robust performance in the first half Read more…
Maybank Group is doubling down on its commitment to ASEAN integration, unveiling a robust strategy that leverages regional connectivity, rising intra-ASEAN trade, and the burgeoning middle class to drive sustainable growth across its footprint. With full banking licenses in Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia, and operations in all 10 ASEAN markets, Read more…
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed Malaysia’s commitment to regional collaboration by spotlighting ASEAN partnerships as a catalyst for transforming the nation’s dairy industry. Speaking at the launch of the Madani Dairy Entrepreneur Carnival at the Farm Fresh Dairy Complex, Anwar emphasized the strategic role of regional trust, Read more…
Malaysia is set to transform into Southeast Asia’s biggest creative playground this October with the launch of RIUH X ASEAN 2025, a groundbreaking 10-day festival celebrating the region’s vibrant arts, culture, music, food, and entrepreneurship. Organized by the Communications Ministry through MyCreative Ventures, the event will run from October 17 Read more…
Brunei Darussalam has taken a bold step toward revolutionizing regional mobility and border management by advocating for the strategic integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across ASEAN immigration services. Speaking at the 28th ASEAN Directors-General of Immigration Departments and Heads of Consular Affairs Divisions Meeting (DGICM), Minister of Home Affairs Datuk Read more…
The Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, in strategic partnership with the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC), proudly announces the inaugural Mastercard ASEAN Inclusive Growth Summit, set to take place in Kuala Lumpur this October. This groundbreaking event marks the beginning of a three-year initiative aimed at catalyzing sustainable and inclusive Read more…
Malaysia has solidified its position as a regional trailblazer in artificial intelligence (AI) policy and innovation by hosting the inaugural ASEAN AI Malaysia Summit 2025 (AAIMS25), a historic gathering that marks a transformative moment for Southeast Asia’s digital future. Held at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), the Read more…
Malaysia has once again taken center stage in regional diplomacy by hosting two pivotal ASEAN-China meetings aimed at advancing peace, stability, and cooperation in the South China Sea. From August 11 to 14, Kuching welcomes delegates to the 48th ASEAN-China Joint Working Group Meeting on the Implementation of the Declaration Read more…
ASEAN Records proudly recognizes the ASEAN Business Community Development (ABCD) Forum 2025, organized by the Federation of Malaysian Business Associations (FMBA), for achieving the prestigious title: Largest ASEAN-Country Speaker Line-Up in a Single-Day Business Forum(18 speakers from 10 ASEAN nations) The milestone was celebrated at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre Read more…
