Thai authorities have arrested 12 South Korean nationals and one Chinese national accused of operating a sophisticated scam call centre from a luxury residence in Samut Prakan province, south of Bangkok, highlighting the increasingly mobile and transnational nature of Southeast Asia’s cybercrime networks. The suspects allegedly entered Thailand from a 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…
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…
Southeast Asia’s screen industries are taking bold steps toward greater regional integration, as senior representatives from ASEAN film agencies, cultural institutions, and government ministries convened at the ASEAN Film & TV Summit 2025 to chart a unified path forward for co-production, distribution, and cultural diplomacy. Held in Kuala Lumpur, the Read more…
Malaysia is set to host the 58th ASEAN Day celebration today at the Cyber Event Hall in Cyberjaya, marking a pivotal moment in the region’s journey toward inclusivity, sustainability, and shared prosperity. Themed “Towards an Inclusive and Sustainable ASEAN Future,” the event aligns with Malaysia’s 2025 ASEAN Chairmanship and underscores Read more…
In a pivotal move that could reshape Southeast Asia’s trade landscape, most ASEAN member states have successfully negotiated softer reciprocal tariffs with the United States, offering a crucial buffer against looming economic headwinds as new rates take effect on August 7. Following months of intense negotiations and strategic concessions in Read more…
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has hailed the recent ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia as a defining moment for ASEAN, underscoring the bloc’s growing diplomatic clout and its central role in maintaining regional peace and stability. Speaking at the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta, Anwar emphasized that the immediate Read more…
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…
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…
In a bold move to combat rising HIV treatment costs and declining international funding, Malaysia has taken the lead in rallying ASEAN member states toward a unified strategy for affordable and equitable access to life-saving antiretroviral (ARV) drugs. Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni, speaking at the ASEAN Regional Read more…
