ASEAN is advancing environmental cooperation with regional partners China, Japan, and South Korea, reinforcing collective action on climate change, marine pollution, biodiversity loss, and circular economy strategies. This commitment was underscored during the 19th ASEAN+3 Environment Ministers’ Meeting (EMM), held Read more…
As a highlight of Malaysia’s 2025 ASEAN Chairmanship, the ASEAN Green Jobs Forum (AGJF) 2025 took place on 27–28 August 2025 in Putrajaya, with hosting by the Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA), support from the ASEAN Secretariat, and backing through Read more…
Thailand is solidifying its position as the ASEAN leader in electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing with the strategic launch of the EV 3.5 incentive package (2024–2027). This new policy framework dramatically accelerates EV and battery investments by blending consumer rebates, tax Read more…
Malaysia is set to host the flagship ASEAN Business and Investment Summit (ABIS 2025) on 25–26 October 2025 at the Malaysia International Trade & Exhibition Centre (MITEC). Co-located with the 47th ASEAN Summit, the two-day event will convene over 1,500 Read more…
In a compelling statement at Sarawak’s 68th National Day celebration, Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg unveiled the state’s ambitious 2030 Vision—a bold blueprint to transform Sarawak into a green energy powerhouse while delivering free education to empower the Read more…
The ASEAN–China Centre (ACC) is forging new ground by intensifying cooperation with major regional media outlets to deepen mutual understanding and promote cultural exchange across ASEAN and China. Media as a Catalyst for Regional Unity At a recent meeting in Read more…
Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim touched down at Tianjin Binhai International Airport this evening to begin a pivotal four-day working visit to China, signalling a heightened role for Malaysia in bridging ASEAN and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). A Read more…
Recent satellite imagery and analysis reveal that Vietnam’s aggressive expansion of artificial island construction within the Spratly Islands is rapidly reshaping the strategic landscape of the South China Sea—and puts ASEAN’s cohesion under unprecedented pressure. Key Developments Implications for ASEAN Read more…
Malaysia, in its capacity as ASEAN Chair for 2025, will host a landmark Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Summit in October, scheduled to run concurrently with the 47th ASEAN Summit. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim officially announced the initiative during Read more…
Malaysia’s tourism industry is set for a significant boost with the launch of Islamic Tourism Month (ITM) 2025, an annual initiative spearheaded by the Islamic Tourism Centre (ITC) under the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC). Running throughout September Read more…
