Airports and airlines across ASEAN are facing a significant capacity and operational test as escalating conflict in the Gulf region disrupts one of the world’s most critical aviation corridors, forcing widespread rerouting, cancellations and shifts in passenger traffic. (The Business Times) The crisis, which has led to airspace closures and 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…
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 landmark move to deepen regional integration and boost economic ties, India and ASEAN have officially declared 2025 as the ASEAN-India Year of Tourism, ushering in a new era of cross-border travel, cultural exchange, and sustainable tourism development. Held in Johor, Malaysia, the 12th ASEAN-India Tourism Ministers Meeting (M-ATM Read more…
A recent analysis underscores Southeast Asia’s challenges in meeting health-related SDGs by 2030, with no ASEAN nation currently on track to eliminate major infectious diseases like HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and hepatitis B. However, the report identifies clear avenues for accelerated progress through stronger regional collaboration, increased investment, and more resilient healthcare Read more…
