South China Sea code of conduct unlikely to be concluded on time due to lack of ASEAN unity
The COC is expected to establish a guiding framework for preventing an open conflict in the troubled waters.
Singapore, five other Asean economies see stronger investments amid supply chain shifts
The other four nations where foreign direct investment inflows have been gaining traction are: Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, and Vietnam.
Philippines hosts Asean Coast Guard Forum, eyes stronger cooperation
Asean members aim to discuss the strengthening of cooperation among them, especially in the South China Sea where claimants have overlapping claims, along with ways to address…
Cambodia hosts ASEAN meetings on science, technology and innovation
The 20th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on STI (AMMSTI-20) and the 85th Meeting of the ASEAN Committee on STI (COSTI-85) are being held from June 3-7, along with related assemblies,…
Philippines lags behind flock of ‘Asian geese’
A recent report says that the Philippines and Indonesia do not appear to be the first choice for global companies looking for new production bases elsewhere, despite being among…
Thailand aims to become ASEAN data centre hub by 2027
Thailand’s Board of Investment announced that the kingdom had 13 data centres as of 2023, with an estimated market value of US$ 2.2 billion, which is expected to grow to $2.8…
Singapore to work closely with Malaysia in support of its Asean chairmanship in 2025
Both sides also reiterated their strong commitment to continue the high-level exchanges, and to working together both bilaterally and within ASEAN amidst a more uncertain…
Malaysia to leverage Asean to tackle regional issues, says PM Anwar
"When I assume the chairmanship of Asean, I will call for Asean countries to take a common position, so that multilaterally, we can engage with neighbours including China to find…
Greater promise for future ASEAN-Australia partnership
Migration from Southeast Asia to Australia has played a significant role in building people-to-people connections and the establishment of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership…
Innovation contest highlights China-ASEAN tech advances
The finalists developed and applied sci-tech innovation in different fields including agriculture, manufacturing, fisheries, transportation, education, medicine, healthcare,…