Southeast Asia is expected to remain the world’s top destination for foreign direct investment in 2026, with maritime countries within the ASEAN bloc – Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, and to a lesser ex…
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ASEAN Weekly: Vietnam EV battery chains surge; Saudi firm backs Philippines clean power
Saudi ACWA Power expands ASEAN footprint with $200 million Philippines clean power investment Saudi Arabian energy firm ACWA Power is investing USD 200 million in clean electricity generation in the P…
Asean economies head into 2026 on a strong note
Resilience and strength in regional exports Evidence mounts that supply chain realignment is generating an increase in intra-regional trade and benefiting Asean exports. This momentum is particularly …
Trump heads to Japan after inking deals with ASEAN nations
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World leaders touch down in Kuala Lumpur for ASEAN Summit
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Over 500 economic, trade deals inked at China-ASEAN Expo
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…
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…