At the prestigious International Travel Expo (ITE) Vietnam 2025 held from 4–6 September at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center, India made a compelling showcase of its tourism potential. Spearheading this effort was the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), acting in close partnership with India’s Ministry of External Read more…
In a landmark development for conservation and eco-tourism, Malaysia now proudly counts Bako National Park and Lambir Hills National Park among the elite network of ASEAN Heritage Parks (AHPs). This announcement was made unanimously during the 18th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on the Environment (AMME-18) held in Langkawi, Kedah, presided over Read more…
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 in conjunction with the 18th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Environment. 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 Australia’s Aus4ASEAN Futures Initiative. Forum Focus: Future-Proofing Skills in the 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 relief, and binding local production commitments—all supported by robust factory 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 global leaders—including heads of state, CEOs, entrepreneurs, and policymakers—to collaborate 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 next generation. Key Pillars of the 2030 Vision 1. Becoming 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 Kuala Lumpur during the Boao Forum’s regional roundtable, ACC Secretary-General 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 red-carpet welcome awaited the Prime Minister and his wife with 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 Vietnam’s actions raise complex strategic and diplomatic challenges for ASEAN: Read more…
