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…
In a powerful appeal to the next generation of leaders, Cambodia has urged youth from ASEAN member states and China to take the lead in fostering regional cooperation through vibrant cultural exchange initiatives. The call was made during the 3rd ASEAN-China Youth Exchange Visit held in Siem Reap, where over Read more…
Cambodia’s Ministry of Commerce today announced a significant surge in the Kingdom’s trade volume with its fellow member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), reaching an impressive US$7.2 billion during the first five months of 2025. This marks a robust 5.5% increase compared to the same period Read more…
In a powerful demonstration of solidarity, foreign envoys in Malaysia conveyed their warm wishes for unity and collaboration as Southeast Asia celebrated the 57th anniversary of the founding of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on August 8th. With Laos currently holding the ASEAN chairmanship and Malaysia set to Read more…