Economic ties between China and ASEAN are gaining significant momentum, with bilateral trade reaching 4.34 trillion yuan (approximately US$641 billion) in the first half of 2026, representing an 18.2% year-on-year increase. The strong performance highlights the growing integration of regional supply chains, expanding transport connectivity and deeper economic cooperation between Read more…
Hong Kong is strengthening its economic engagement with Malaysia and the wider ASEAN region, reinforcing its role as a strategic gateway connecting Southeast Asian businesses with opportunities in mainland China and international markets. The growing relationship reflects the increasing importance of ASEAN to Hong Kong’s economic strategy as companies across Read more…
Selangor is set to strengthen its position as a regional centre for advanced manufacturing and industrial innovation through the Selangor Techsphere Summit 2026, a government-backed platform bringing together manufacturers, technology companies, investors, policymakers and researchers from Malaysia and across ASEAN. Scheduled for 14–17 October 2026 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Read more…
ASEAN has an opportunity to transform its climate challenges into a powerful new engine of economic growth, with the region’s emerging green economy potentially generating up to US$1 trillion annually by 2030 through new markets, efficiency improvements and cost savings, according to insights highlighted by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Read more…
Thailand has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Myanmar towards full participation in ASEAN, signalling continued efforts to strengthen dialogue, regional stability and practical cooperation between the neighbouring countries amid ongoing discussions over Myanmar’s relationship with the regional bloc. The commitment was outlined in a joint statement issued on 6 August, Read more…
Indonesia is targeting full-year economic growth of between 5.6% and 6% in 2026, as Southeast Asia’s largest economy moves to strengthen domestic demand through increased financial-system liquidity, government spending and consumer-focused stimulus measures. Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa expressed confidence that economic activity would accelerate during the second half of Read more…
The Asia School of Business (ASB) and Tan Sri Dr Lim Wee Chai have launched a RM1 million scholarship endowment aimed at expanding access to leadership education for promising individuals from Malaysia and across ASEAN, strengthening efforts to cultivate a new generation of leaders equipped to drive positive regional impact. Read more…
Fair Finance Asia (FFA) and the Influencing Just Energy Transition in ASEAN (I-JET) initiative have called on banks and investors across Southeast Asia to end financing for coal expansion and strengthen social safeguards as the region accelerates its transition towards cleaner energy. The appeal comes with the release of a Read more…
Thailand has reaffirmed its position as one of Southeast Asia’s leading investment destinations by showcasing record investment performance and its long-term economic vision during the ASEAN Conference 2026 in Singapore. Highlighting strong foreign investor confidence, strategic infrastructure development and next-generation industries, the country presented the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) as Read more…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a transformative force in China–ASEAN education cooperation, opening new opportunities for talent development, academic collaboration and digital innovation across the region. During the 2026 China–ASEAN Education Cooperation Week held in Guizhou Province from 28 July to 2 August, education leaders, university presidents and industry Read more…
