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 Read more…
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 Read more…
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, Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) proudly inaugurates its first-ever ASEAN Pavilion at the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) 30th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP30) — a significant step in elevating the region’s voice Read more…
