ASEAN bolsters cooperation, tackles food, energy and cyber threats
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Phongsavanh Sisoulath, the head of Laos’ ASEAN Senior Officials' delegation, participated in the ASEAN Senior Officials’ Meeting and…
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US reaffirms commitment to Vietnam, ASEAN, seeking closer energy and trade partnership
The United States is ready to deepen cooperation with Vietnam and ASEAN across energy security, digital transformation, artificial intelligence and maritime stability, Deputy…
The world isn’t running out of food, so why are more children going hungry?
The writer asserts, "This is not a crisis of supply. It is a crisis of systems and of choices."
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…
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.
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’…
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…
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.
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.
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…