The 22nd China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) and China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit concluded Sunday in Nanning, south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, with more than 500 economic and tra…
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The Cambodia-Thailand truce: What Malaysia, China and the US got right
In late July 2025, as Cambodian and Thai forces exchanged artillery fire near the long-disputed Preah Vihear temple, Southeast Asia seemed on the verge of a major border war. Yet within days, the guns…
Malaysia launches full-scale Startup ASEAN Platform to drive regional growth
Malaysia launched the Startup ASEAN platform, marking the full-scale rollout of a bold, unified digital gateway to connect and empower startups across ASEAN. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Science, Te…
AI-powered trade, innovation deepen China-ASEAN ties
Vietnamese truckers, armed with AI-enabled gadgets that provide real-time navigation and safety tips, deftly maneuvered their way into China through Friendship Pass in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region…
ASEAN plans to set up monetary fund
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is taking steps to revive the idea of creating its own monetary fund, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has said. In an interview with “TV BRICS…
Xi Jinping seeks to strengthen economic ties during tour of south-east Asia
President’s first stop is Vietnam as China urges US to end trade war and return to ‘right path of mutual respect’ The Chinese president, Xi Jinping, will visit Vietnam on Monday as he begins a tour of…
Rethinking RCEP: India’s absence from such a market would disadvantage both its consumers and firms
The World Bank’s India Development Update, released in September, recommended that the country revisit its commitments to plurilateral trade deals, especially the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partn…
Malaysia’s democratictransition: Why it mattersfor Southeast Asiaand the Muslim world
As Malaysia approaches its 2025 ASEAN chairmanship, it brings with it the weight of a relatively successful, albeit ongoing, democratic transition. At a time and in a region where democratic backslidi…
Balancing AI Innovation with Privacy and Ethical Use: Indonesia and ASEAN Context
As artificial intelligence (AI) technology continues to evolve, achieving a balance between innovation and ethical considerations, particularly with respect to privacy, is of paramount importance. Thi…
The Growing Influence of Geoeconomic Fragmentation on ASEAN
Geoeconomic fragmentation affects ASEAN+3 and the euro area, altering trade patterns and financial vulnerabilities. ASEAN benefits, while Europe faces increased distant exposures, prompting need for s…