Korean dramas’ popularity still strong in Southeast Asia
K-dramas often deal with the relationships between families and friends, and many Southeast Asian viewers share similar cultural backgrounds.
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LG Electronics CEO travels to Southeast Asia to further market dominance
Seeing great potential for growth, LG Electronics has set Asia as its strategic region and plans to expand its market presence there.
Chinese tea brands widen their reach, placing Southeast Asia high on the agenda
Southeast Asia has been their first option as they see market potential due to its large number of young customers.
This year, eat your way through Southeast Asia
The vibrant and dynamic street markets offer curious foodies a chance to feast on many delicacies, including deep-fried insects, the author writes.
PM Hun Sen urges closer Asean ties with China at leader awards
“ASEAN-China will continue to build on their achievements and promote peace, stability, and development in the region and the world,” he said.
End of EU’s dictation
In their recent declaration, the issue of human rights was barely touched upon because the EU knows it is dealing with a partner with much stronger bargaining power.
Ukraine eyes cooperation treaty at November Asean Summit
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation believes Russia’s invasion may have increased Ukraine's interest in becoming a party to the treaty.
ASEAN ministers to hold emergency talks on Myanmar
Myanmar has been in chaos since a coup in February last year, with more than 2,300 killed in the military's brutal crackdown on dissent.
A mute secretary-general undermines ASEAN centrality
The writer says Asean secretary-general Lim Jock Hoi's refrain from saying anything substantive on the Ukraine-Russian conflict is unacceptable.
Bright signs emerge in SE Asian tourism sector
Travellers are no longer required to present proof of vaccination upon entry into Thailand, meanwhile, Indonesia, Singapore, and Malaysia have eliminated quarantine requirements.