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 pivotal move that could reshape Southeast Asia’s trade landscape, most ASEAN member states have successfully negotiated softer reciprocal tariffs with the United States, offering a crucial buffer against looming economic headwinds as new rates take effect on August 7. Following months of intense negotiations and strategic concessions in Read more…
As Vietnam commemorates 30 years of membership in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), New Zealand’s Ambassador to Vietnam, Caroline Beresford, has lauded the nation’s transformative role in shaping regional unity and global economic integration. Ambassador Beresford, in a recent interview with Vietnam News Agency, highlighted Vietnam’s emergence as Read more…
Vietnam is charting a bold course toward energy sustainability with a major expansion of its natural gas sector, positioning the country as a rising energy leader in Southeast Asia. According to recent projections, domestic natural gas output is set to surge from 8.0 billion cubic meters (bcm) in 2025 to 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…
The ASEAN U-23 Mandiri Cup 2025 officially kicks off today in Jakarta and Bekasi, promising two weeks of electrifying football as Southeast Asia’s brightest young talents battle for regional glory. Hosted by Indonesia, the biennial tournament showcases the next generation of footballers poised to shape the future of the sport Read more…
Kyndryl, the world’s largest provider of mission-critical IT infrastructure services, has officially launched its ASEAN AI Innovation Lab in Singapore, reinforcing its commitment to advancing responsible AI adoption and workforce transformation across Southeast Asia. Strategically located in one of Asia’s most digitally connected hubs, the new lab will serve as Read more…
Vista, the world’s leading private aviation group and parent company of VistaJet and XO, convened an exclusive panel in Singapore to explore the evolving aspirations of Southeast Asia’s ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs). The invitation-only event brought together influential voices from across the region’s luxury ecosystem to decode the shifting values driving Read more…
Vietnam has officially joined the BRICS bloc as a partner country, becoming the fourth ASEAN nation to align with the influential Global South coalition. The announcement, made by Brazil in its capacity as rotating BRICS chair, marks a pivotal moment in Vietnam’s foreign policy and ASEAN’s broader economic realignment amid Read more…
Vietnam’s tourism industry continues its remarkable resurgence, welcoming over 9.2 million international visitors in the first five months of 2025—an impressive 21.3% increase compared to the same period last year. Surging Visitor Numbers & Record-Breaking Arrivals May alone saw a record-breaking 1.53 million foreign arrivals, marking the highest May figure Read more…
