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Momentum growing for nuclear power generation in Southeast Asia; Russia making inroads into region

While the move is partly viewed as a way to meet rising electricity demand fueled by economic growth, the trend is also being accelerated by the deteriorating situation in the…

  • Published: June 4, 20268:46 am
  • Author Takashi Itoda
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China’s first river-to-sea canal enters key test phase, expected to be convenient, cost-effective link between nation, ASEAN

Guangxi is the only region that links China to the ASEAN market by both land and sea.

  • Published: June 4, 20268:20 am
  • Author Chen Meiling and Zhang Li
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ASEAN wraps up talks on pact to unlock US$2 trillion digital economy

In a statement on Tuesday, the Philippine Department of Trade and Industry said negotiations for the agreement were completed during the second ASEAN Senior Economic Officials’…

  • Published: June 3, 20268:35 am
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ASEAN factories face closures and layoffs as war-driven cost shock spreads

While strong production in electronics has helped keep headline economic indicators looking relatively resilient, economists and industry leaders warn that deeper stress is…

  • Published: June 2, 20268:30 am
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ASEAN’s AI hub race raises growth hopes — and risks for workers, SMEs and the environment

Across the region, technology companies are moving rapidly to develop artificial intelligence that can perform tasks previously done by humans.

  • Published: June 1, 202610:42 am
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Music concerts going gangbusters in Southeast Asia, countries vying to gain exclusivity in bringing in biggest star

The live entertainment market generates significant economic uplift through inbound tourism as visitors flock to concerts.

  • Published: June 1, 20269:15 am
  • Author Junichi Fukasawa, Yomiuri Shimbun Director and Senior Writer
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Brunei minister attends defence dialogue

During the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Breakfast, the bloc's defence ministers and representatives reaffirmed their commitment to regional peace and stability through the spirit of…

  • Published: June 1, 20269:11 am
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Beyond “chequebook diplomacy: Japan deepens economic security ties with ASEAN amid Iran war

Analysts describe it as “enlightened self-interest," aiming to help both itself and ASEAN weather the current global instability.

  • Published: May 22, 20268:25 am
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Philippines leads in sovereignty, trails in climate, tech: ASEAN survey

An Inquirer data scientist said the findings “suggest that while the Philippines is increasingly recognised as a security actor, it is not yet widely perceived as a…

  • Published: May 20, 20269:32 am
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Grid reforms vital to powering Southeast Asia’s green growth: Report

A report says the region is facing a crunch point. Investors are lining up to invest in data centres, renewable energy, green industrial parks, and electric vehicle production and…

  • Published: May 19, 20268:20 am
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