Recent satellite imagery and analysis reveal that Vietnam’s aggressive expansion of artificial island construction within the Spratly Islands is rapidly reshaping the strategic landscape of the South China Sea—and puts ASEAN’s cohesion under unprecedented pressure. Key Developments Implications for ASEAN Vietnam’s actions raise complex strategic and diplomatic challenges for ASEAN: Read more…
Malaysia is set to unveil its National Cloud Computing Policy (NCCP) at the ASEAN AI Malaysia Summit 2025 (AAIMS25), marking a pivotal step in the nation’s digital transformation and its leadership in trusted cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) adoption across Southeast Asia. The NCCP, to be launched on 13 August 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…