Indonesia has reopened all airports that were temporarily closed due to volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau, restoring air connectivity after a major eruption disrupted thousands of flights and affected more than 340,000 travellers across western Indonesia. According to The Business Times, volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau spread across Jakarta Read more…
Worsening transboundary haze in Malaysia has renewed debate over whether countries affected by smoke from overseas forest and peatland fires could pursue legal remedies under international law, while also highlighting the limitations of litigation in addressing one of Southeast Asia’s most persistent environmental challenges. A recent letter published by the Read more…
The World Health Organization (WHO) and ASEAN have put Southeast Asia’s food safety emergency systems through a major regional test, bringing together all 11 ASEAN Member States to assess how effectively countries could detect, coordinate and respond if contaminated food were distributed across national borders. Held in Jakarta from 7 Read more…
Indonesia is targeting full-year economic growth of between 5.6% and 6% in 2026, as Southeast Asia’s largest economy moves to strengthen domestic demand through increased financial-system liquidity, government spending and consumer-focused stimulus measures. Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa expressed confidence that economic activity would accelerate during the second half of Read more…
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Leapmotor has officially entered the Indonesian market, marking a significant milestone in its Southeast Asian expansion strategy with the establishment of a dual production base in Malaysia and Indonesia. The move strengthens the company’s regional manufacturing footprint while reinforcing ASEAN’s growing role as a strategic hub Read more…
Good Taste Restaurant, a homegrown kopitiam chain rooted in a family culinary tradition dating back to 1970, has been officially recognised by ASEAN Records for preserving its three-generation wanton noodle heritage while successfully expanding across Malaysia and Indonesia. From its beginnings as a humble street food business, Good Taste Restaurant Read more…
Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei have jointly launched a landmark regional initiative, forming the Southeast Asia Fertilizer Association (SEAFA) to strengthen food security, supply chain resilience and agricultural sustainability across ASEAN. (Antara News) The alliance, announced during the Argus Fertilizer Asia Conference 2026, brings together three major industry players — Pupuk Read more…
CIMB Group Holdings Berhad is accelerating its private wealth expansion strategy across Malaysia and ASEAN, reinforcing its commitment to capture rising demand for wealth management services among high-net-worth and affluent clients in the region. The move reflects CIMB’s broader ambition to position itself as a leading ASEAN wealth management player, 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…
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…
