In SE Asia, coal power plants are the main source of electricity and a major source of air pollution and carbon emissions. Many of the plants are young, with an average age of…
The key concern over the South China Sea comes after Beijing’s numerous clashes since 2023 with the Philippines near the Second Thomas Shoal, which is claimed by both countries.
As ASEAN maintains its deafening silence in the South China Sea, Indonesia could step up to the plate in a mediating role, wielding its recognition as a rising middle power with…
During a forum held last April 10 in Laos, representatives from the four countries reported on their respective potential, strengths, investment opportunities, and preferential…
Thai Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-nukara said Vietnam is ready to support Thailand’s “humanitarian corridor” in the border area, as it is part of ASEAN’s…
2023 marked the fourth consecutive year of being each other's largest trading partners with the first two months of 2024 seeing trade between them reaching US$137.35 billion, an…
The World Bank called on the leading companies in the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam to ensure their workers are given the necessary digital and management skills…
ASEAN finance ministers and representatives engaged in a dialogue with International Financial Institutions on regional and global economic outlooks and enhancing collaboration to…
McKinsey & Company senior partner Vishal Agarwal suggested at an event that project developers have to build local ecosystems and work with stakeholders to find innovative…
The meeting was regarded as highly significant in accelerating inter-government cooperation in the fight against human trafficking and the burgeoning drug trade in the region.