Middle East Tensions Send Shockwaves Across ASEAN and Europe, Highlighting Urgent Need for Stability and Cooperation

Middle East Tensions Send Shockwaves Across ASEAN and Europe, Highlighting Urgent Need for Stability and Cooperation

Escalating tensions in the Middle East are sending significant economic and geopolitical shockwaves across both ASEAN and Europe, disrupting energy markets, trade flows and global supply chains, while reinforcing the urgency for coordinated international responses. The ongoing conflict — marked by intensifying military actions and retaliatory strikes — has heightened Read more…

Nextgreen Global Berhad is officially recognised by ASEAN Records for First Green Technology Park Adopting Circular Economy Model with Patented Technology to Convert Oil Palm Biomass into EFB Pulp and Paper

Nextgreen Global Berhad is officially recognised by ASEAN Records for First Green Technology Park Adopting Circular Economy Model with Patented Technology to Convert Oil Palm Biomass into EFB Pulp and Paper

Nextgreen Global Berhad is officially recognised by ASEAN Records for achieving a landmark milestone in sustainable industrial innovation: “First Green Technology Park Adopting Circular Economy Model with Patented Technology to Convert Oil Palm Biomass into EFB Pulp and Paper.” This recognition underscores Nextgreen’s leadership in advancing circular economy practices, green Read more…

Brunei Darussalam pledges robust support for ASEAN initiatives

Brunei Darussalam pledges robust support for ASEAN initiatives

Brunei Darussalam has reaffirmed its commitment to regional cooperation by pledging strong support for Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) initiatives across economic integration, digitalisation and multilateral engagement. His Majesty Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah emphasised that deeper economic regional integration is essential in the face of global uncertainties. He underlined the Read more…

ASEAN Summit charts bold forward path in inclusivity, sustainability, economic and security cooperation

ASEAN Summit charts bold forward path in inclusivity, sustainability, economic and security cooperation

The twenty-sixth through twenty-eighth of October 2025 saw the successful convening of the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits under the theme “Inclusivity and Sustainability”, where member states reaffirmed their common vision for the region’s future. At the close of the Summit, the following key outcomes and take-aways emerged: Key Read more…

Claire Organics Recognised by ASEAN Records for Milestones in Sustainable Skincare and Education

Claire Organics Recognised by ASEAN Records for Milestones in Sustainable Skincare and Education

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – 6 SEPTEMBER 2025 — Claire Organics, Malaysia’s artisanal natural skincare brand, has been officially recognised by ASEAN RECORDS for two significant achievements in the region: The dual recognitions were presented during Claire Organics’ 13th Anniversary Celebration, where founder Louise Chu received the ASEAN Records certificate in Read more…

ASEAN Strengthens Green Collaboration with East Asia

ASEAN Strengthens Green Collaboration with East Asia

ASEAN is advancing environmental cooperation with regional partners China, Japan, and South Korea, reinforcing collective action on climate change, marine pollution, biodiversity loss, and circular economy strategies. This commitment was underscored during the 19th ASEAN+3 Environment Ministers’ Meeting (EMM), held in conjunction with the 18th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Environment. Read more…

ASEAN Blue Economy: MIMA Calls for Action to Safeguard Oceans and Unlock Maritime Growth

ASEAN Blue Economy: MIMA Calls for Action to Safeguard Oceans and Unlock Maritime Growth

The Maritime Institute of Malaysia (MIMA) has outlined a bold vision to future-proof ASEAN’s Blue Economy by integrating four critical areas of focus: conserving and restoring mangrove habitats, scaling up offshore wind production, decarbonising international shipping, and boosting sustainable ocean-based protein supply. Speaking at the seminar “Jointly Building a New Read more…