Vietnam has taken a leading role in mobilising regional stakeholders and advancing ASEAN’s digital priorities, particularly in driving the ASEAN Digital Masterplan 2030 from vision to implementation, according to ASEAN Secretary-General Dr Kao Kim Hourn. Speaking in an interview with the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) on the sidelines of the Read more…
Recent economic analysis has highlighted that Thailand’s economy is under pressure relative to its ASEAN peers, underscoring the need for accelerated structural reforms, innovation and productivity improvements to sustain competitive growth within Southeast Asia. (nationthailand) Key Insights: Structural Headwinds in Thailand’s Economy Implications for ASEAN Competitiveness Recommended Strategic Actions To Read more…
Thailand and Cambodia have formally agreed to the deployment of an ASEAN observer team as part of a coordinated effort to de-escalate ongoing border tensions, Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced on 17 December 2025. The agreement marks a pivotal moment in ASEAN’s diplomatic engagement and collective peace-building Read more…
Recent assessments indicate that the surge in coal exports from Indonesia to ASEAN markets — while offering short-term economic relief — is likely a stop-gap strategy, not a sustainable long-term export solution. As regional demand falters and ASEAN countries accelerate clean-energy transitions, Indonesia’s coal sector faces mounting structural and policy Read more…
The Rotary Club of Ipoh Central has officially launched the ASEAN Youth Peacebuilder Initiative, a youth-led peacebuilding programme aimed at strengthening regional harmony, conflict-resolution capacity, and cross-cultural understanding among young leaders across ASEAN. Purpose & Vision The initiative seeks to build a new generation of “Peace Ambassadors” — equipping young Read more…
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 region. (NST Online) On 26 October 2025, Timor-Leste was officially 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 in the region’s clean-energy transition. (Ember Energy) Why this matters 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, and reaffirm its role as a leading travel destination in 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 integration. (Source: The Star) A legacy of leadership and purpose 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 Legacy of Legitimacy and Leadership Founded by Mr Eldrick Koh and Ms Read more…
