ASEAN must move beyond discussions on battery technology and accelerate manufacturing, commercialisation, investment and regional standards if Southeast Asia is to establish itself as a competitive force in the rapidly expanding global battery industry. Malaysia’s Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Datuk Chang Lih Kang made the call at the Read more…
Kelab Taekwondo (MITF) Triumphs Achieve (TTA) has been officially recognised by ASEAN Records after 168 students representing 39 educational institutions collectively broke an extraordinary 16,888 Taekwon-Do boards in just 9 minutes and 32 seconds. The club achieved the official record title: Fastest and Most Taekwon-Do Boards Broken by Students Across Read more…
Malaysia and the Philippines are strengthening bilateral security cooperation, with greater emphasis on intelligence sharing, maritime security and combating transnational crime, as both countries seek to reinforce peace and stability across their shared maritime region and the wider ASEAN community. The commitments were discussed during the 9th Malaysia–Philippines Joint Commission Read more…
Hong Kong companies specialising in infrastructure and artificial intelligence (AI) are increasingly looking to Malaysia for expansion opportunities, as the country accelerates its transition towards higher-value, sustainable and innovation-driven economic growth. Industry executives say Malaysia’s infrastructure development, expanding technology ecosystem and strategic position between major Southeast Asian markets make it Read more…
The accelerating development of the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) is opening new opportunities for businesses and investors from Malaysia and across ASEAN, as the Chinese island strengthens its position as a strategic gateway connecting China with regional and global markets. With expanding international shipping connections, preferential tax policies and Read more…
Malaysia is set to fully adopt the ASEAN Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance as the foundation of its national Malaysia Taxonomy, marking a major step towards greater regional alignment in sustainable finance and strengthening the country’s transition towards a low-carbon and climate-resilient economy. The decision was agreed upon by members of Read more…
Two of Malaysia’s most distinguished public figures, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali, have received historic recognition from ASEAN Records, commemorating their extraordinary longevity, decades of public service and remarkable shared journey spanning seven decades of marriage. Tun Dr Mahathir is officially recognised by ASEAN Read more…
Hong Kong is strengthening its economic engagement with Malaysia and the wider ASEAN region, reinforcing its role as a strategic gateway connecting Southeast Asian businesses with opportunities in mainland China and international markets. The growing relationship reflects the increasing importance of ASEAN to Hong Kong’s economic strategy as companies across Read more…
Selangor is set to strengthen its position as a regional centre for advanced manufacturing and industrial innovation through the Selangor Techsphere Summit 2026, a government-backed platform bringing together manufacturers, technology companies, investors, policymakers and researchers from Malaysia and across ASEAN. Scheduled for 14–17 October 2026 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Read more…
Malaysian event technology company Evend has been officially recognised by ASEAN Records for introducing a digital event-booking ecosystem designed to strengthen trust, payment security and accountability between event organisers, venues and service providers. The recognition acknowledges Evend’s approach to addressing persistent challenges within the events industry, including fraudulent bookings, payment Read more…
