Trafficking cases mount as Southeast Asian scam networks grow
Interpol estimates the network now generates up to US$3 trillion a year, expanding operations beyond Southeast Asia into Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
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Southeast Asian solidarity ‘important’ to bolster digital activism: experts, activists
Solidarity from people in other Southeast Asian nations may help support a people’s movement in a country and put more pressure on the government to make reforms to its policies.
Proton versus BYD: The fate of ASEAN’s national cars
Governments are implementing policies to encourage local EV production and protect jobs, amid concerns over Chinese dominance and the sustainability of some EV companies.
Analysts downplay terrorism threat to Southeast Asia amid alert in Indonesia’s Batam, Gaza peace deal
Batam authorities tightened supervision at ports and immigration checkpoints amid concerns that returning foreign terrorist fighters (FTFs) could exploit the Indonesian island’s…
Building a shared future through deeper China-ASEAN synergy: China Daily
Over the past two decades, China-ASEAN cooperation has grown into the most vibrant and fruitful partnership in the Asia-Pacific.
Countries have to see benefits of ASEAN power grid for wider adoption: expert
Frameworks addressing opportunities, funding, and regulatory clarity are crucial for attracting investment and managing risks in cross-border projects.
Malaysia, as ASEAN chair, walked the diplomatic tightrope with finesse: experts
The summit was by far the largest gathering of leaders in the region this year and signalled Malaysia’s ability to convene diverse powers.
Malaysia PM Anwar denies claims of sovereignty loss in US trade deal
The Prime Minister said the signing of economic cooperation agreements between ASEAN countries and strategic partners underscores the bloc's role in forging centrality.
China and ASEAN, hit by US tariffs, sign upgraded free trade pact
The 11-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations is China's largest trading partner, with bilateral trade totaling US$771 billion last year, according to ASEAN statistics.
ASEAN leaders push for stronger trade ties among RCEP members and other partners
The RCEP, which members began negotiating in 2012, was conceived as an ASEAN-led initiative to consolidate the grouping’s existing free-trade agreements with its dialogue…