Robust data infrastructure and governance frameworks will be pivotal in shaping the future of artificial intelligence (AI) growth across the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), global cloud and data-management leader NetApp said in a new regional outlook released today. The insights highlight ASEAN’s significant potential as a fast-emerging AI Read more…
In a significant diplomatic initiative, the Kingdom of Thailand and the Republic of the Union of Myanmar have held bilateral talks aimed at reviving Myanmar’s engagement with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) following a period of strained relations linked to the military takeover in Myanmar five years ago. Read more…
MANILA / KUALA LUMPUR — 19 February 2026 — The Republic of the Philippines has been identified as one of the slowest recovering tourism destinations in the ASEAN region, with intra-regional visitor numbers lagging significantly behind most Southeast Asian neighbours, according to the latest data from the ASEAN Statistics Division Read more…
Foreign ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) opened their annual ministerial retreat with a focus on pressing geopolitical and security challenges facing the region, including the longstanding Thailand–Cambodia border dispute, escalating tensions in the South China Sea, and the ongoing crisis in Myanmar. The informal retreat — Read more…
A new strategic economic platform — the ASEAN–China–GCC Business Council — has been successfully established, marking a major step forward in fostering deeper collaboration among the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the People’s Republic of China and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The council’s first working committee meeting Read more…
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening cooperation with the Russian Federation, with a specific focus on expanding collaboration and enhancing seamless travel arrangements between the two sides. The call came during ASEAN’s first major engagement of 2026, where ministers and senior officials emphasised Read more…
Community-based tourism (CoBT) operators in Sabah are undertaking strategic upskilling and service enhancements to align with evolving regional expectations and ASEAN Tourism Standards, Sabah Tourism Board (STB) officials and industry stakeholders confirmed this week. (Travel And Tour World) The drive comes as part of Sabah’s broader commitment to enhance tourism Read more…
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) remains a highly investable destination for foreign capital, yet stronger regional policy coordination and implementation consistency are critical to sustaining investor confidence and foreign direct investment (FDI) flows, according to Tan Sri Soh Thian Lai, Chairman of the ASEAN Manufacturing Network (AMN). (The Read more…
Ukraine is intensifying diplomatic engagement with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) by formally pursuing Sectoral Dialogue Partner (SDP) status, the Ukrainian Ambassador to the Philippines confirmed today. The bid comes amid the Philippines’ ASEAN Chairmanship in 2026, a year marked by expanded regional cooperation and strengthening ties between Read more…
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has intensified efforts to advance its long-standing Five-Point Consensus (5PC) on Myanmar following a high-level convening of stakeholders in Manila under the leadership of the Philippines, current ASEAN Chair. This diplomatic initiative aims to reinvigorate regional cooperation to end violence and chart a Read more…
