RHB Singapore, a key subsidiary of Malaysia’s fourth-largest banking group, has been officially designated as the regional hub for the Group’s international operations under its bold new three-year roadmap, PROGRESS27. This strategic pivot positions RHB Singapore at the forefront of ASEAN growth, reinforcing its role as a catalyst for regional Read more…
The Korea–ASEAN AI Development & Startup Competition 2025, branded as AI Youth Fiesta, is now officially open for applications. This landmark initiative aims to spotlight and accelerate 22 high-potential AI startups—two each from ASEAN member states and the Republic of Korea—through expert mentorship, regional exposure, and access to funding and Read more…
Malaysia will take centre stage in ASEAN’s digital transformation journey as it hosts the ASEAN AI Malaysia Summit 2025 (AAIMS25) from 12–13 August at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC). Organised by the Ministry of Digital, AAIMS25 will bring together global AI pioneers, regional leaders, and industry trailblazers Read more…
Bursa Malaysia Berhad has been named one of the Top 50 Public Listed Companies (PLCs) in ASEAN and ranked among the Top Five PLCs in Malaysia, reaffirming its leadership in corporate governance at the prestigious ASEAN Corporate Governance Awards 2024. The recognition, announced at a ceremony officiated by Minister of Read more…
Malaysia has officially opened the ASEAN Film & TV Summit 2025, launching a powerful call for cross-regional collaboration in the creative industries. Held from July 22–25, the summit marks a pivotal moment in Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship, positioning film and television as strategic drivers of cultural diplomacy, economic growth, and regional Read more…
Malaysia is rapidly positioning itself as ASEAN’s leading hub for healthcare innovation and trade, leveraging its strategic location, robust export performance, and forward-looking policies to capture a larger share of the global medical market. Speaking at the Malaysia Healthcare Day Forum during International Healthcare Week 2025, Matrade Deputy CEO (Export Read more…
Thailand is rapidly emerging as a cornerstone of supply chain resilience in Southeast Asia, leveraging its strategic location, advanced infrastructure, and forward-thinking policies to attract global investment and drive regional integration. Eastern Economic Corridor Powers Industrial Transformation At the heart of Thailand’s supply chain evolution is the Eastern Economic Corridor Read more…
Vietnam is charting a bold course toward energy sustainability with a major expansion of its natural gas sector, positioning the country as a rising energy leader in Southeast Asia. According to recent projections, domestic natural gas output is set to surge from 8.0 billion cubic meters (bcm) in 2025 to Read more…
Malaysia has officially launched the ASEAN Future of Maritime Conference, a landmark event convening regional leaders, industry experts, and policymakers to accelerate Southeast Asia’s transition toward green shipping and sustainable maritime trade. Held during Malaysia Maritime Week 2025, the conference is co-hosted by Malaysia’s Ministry of Transport, the ASEAN Secretariat, Read more…
Cambodia’s trade volume with ASEAN member states soared to US$8.45 billion in the first half of 2025, marking a 6% year-on-year increase, according to the Ministry of Commerce. The robust performance underscores Cambodia’s deepening integration within the regional bloc and its strategic push to diversify trade partnerships. Exports to ASEAN Read more…
