Cambodia signals stronger ASEAN role as new envoy takes post
According to an ASEAN social media post on January 13, ambassador Noy Choumneanh presented his credentials to ASEAN secretary-general Kao Kim Hourn at a ceremony held at the ASEAN…
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US exit from global renewable energy agency won’t impact South-East Asia support, says chief
South-east Asia has accounted for 11 per cent of global energy demand growth since 2010, and this is projected to rise to more than 25 per cent of the growth by 2035, according to…
Japan doubles down on Asia’s defence by expanding budget, reach of security aid scheme
Japan is expanding its Official Security Assistance (OSA) across Southeast Asia, with Thailand as the 11th recipient by March 2026 and Cambodia, Vietnam, and Laos as priorities.
Japanese automakers losing market share in Southeast Asia amid increased competition from Chinese brands
In response, Japanese car companies have been scaling back production in Thailand one after another. This could deal a blow to supply chains in the Southeast Asia region, which is…
Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship strengthened regional unity amid global uncertainty, says PM Anwar
The Prime Minister, in his capacity as 2025 Asean chair, said the 46th and 47th Asean Summits served as important platforms to unite views and bridge gaps among member states in…
Cambodia and Thailand to hold ceasefire talks on Dec 24
It remains to be seen whether Thailand and Cambodia can successfully agree to a ceasefire, given the level of distrust and animosity, as well as the heightened nationalistic…
Cambodia, Thailand agree to attend ASEAN Foreign Ministers meet in Kuala Lumpur, says Malaysia PM Anwar
PM Anwar said the aim of the meeting is to convince Thailand and Cambodia to stop escalating tensions along the disputed borders.
Where is President Prabowo, the peacemaker?: The Jakarta Post
Not only does Indonesia have the experience and the diplomatic skills to serve as peace mediators, it also understands the region and the people much better.
Vietnam joins second ASEAN–US Maritime Exercise
Through these activities, participating countries reaffirm their shared commitment to maintaining peace and stability in the region.
Cyclone Senyar was rare for Southeast Asia – could a storm like it ever hit Singapore?
It is rare, but not impossible, for a tropical cyclone to form near the Equator. For Cyclone Senyar, it was whipped up by the northeast monsoon and a concurrent typhoon brewing…