Greater ASEAN unity and deeper regional cooperation are essential to unlocking the vast economic potential of the South China Sea, transforming one of the world’s most strategically important maritime regions into a driver of sustainable growth, energy security and shared prosperity. According to experts, a collective ASEAN approach would enable Read more…
Thailand is reinforcing its position as one of Asia’s leading travel destinations through an expanded tourism partnership with China, as the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) deepens collaboration with key Chinese travel industry stakeholders to stimulate visitor arrivals, diversify tourism offerings and promote sustainable growth. The initiative underscores the importance Read more…
China’s electric vehicle (EV) exports climbed to a record US$9.2 billion in May 2026, underscoring the rapid expansion of the global EV market and the growing importance of ASEAN as one of the industry’s fastest-growing destinations. The milestone reflects rising international demand for Chinese-made electric vehicles, with Southeast Asia emerging Read more…
Rising demand for Southeast Asian tropical fruits in China is driving the expansion of the China-ASEAN fruit trading hub in Guangxi, reinforcing the growing importance of cross-border agricultural trade between China and ASEAN. The China-ASEAN (Chongzuo) Fruit Trading Centre, located in Pingxiang City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, has become a Read more…
ASEAN+3 economies are reinforcing fiscal management frameworks as they confront a new wave of global and structural headwinds, according to the latest ASEAN+3 Fiscal Policy Report 2026 released by the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO). (AMRO) The report highlights growing pressure on public finances across the region, driven by weakened 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 Seminar of ASEAN-China Academies on Governance and Public Administration and Think Tanks officially opened in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, this Monday. The event, themed “National Governance and Asian Civilisations,” convenes approximately 100 participants—including officials, scholars and experts from Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Member States and the Read more…
The ASEAN–China Centre (ACC) is forging new ground by intensifying cooperation with major regional media outlets to deepen mutual understanding and promote cultural exchange across ASEAN and China. Media as a Catalyst for Regional Unity At a recent meeting in Kuala Lumpur during the Boao Forum’s regional roundtable, ACC Secretary-General Read more…
Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim touched down at Tianjin Binhai International Airport this evening to begin a pivotal four-day working visit to China, signalling a heightened role for Malaysia in bridging ASEAN and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). A red-carpet welcome awaited the Prime Minister and his wife with Read more…
Chinese food and beverage (F&B) brands are rapidly expanding across Southeast Asia, fueled by a strong commitment to localisation strategies that adapt products to local cultures, tastes, and price sensitivities. With Southeast Asia’s food market continuing to grow faster than more mature economies, the region has become a critical frontier Read more…
