Japan to assist shipbuilding capabilities in Southeast Asia through surveys, financial assistance via OECD
The move is aimed at countering China’s increasing presence, whose shipbuilding sector is expanding in the region.
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China returns as Southeast Asia’s preferred superpower as fears grow over Trump’s policies: ISEAS survey
The latest result reversed the trend in 2025, when the US reclaimed its pole position as the superpower that Southeast Asia would pick as concerns mounted over Chinese influence…
Future ASEAN preparatory meets to be held virtually
Last Friday, the Philippines stated that all 650 preparatory meetings for ASEAN, including ministerial sessions, will be held virtually to cut costs. Preparatory meetings include…
ASEAN observers expand presence to monitor ceasefire with Thailand
The deployment reflects growing regional involvement in monitoring the situation along the Cambodia–Thailand border, following agreements reached between the two countries to…
Malaysia has the biggest gap in family planning in ASEAN
Lack of interest in using contraceptives and the fear of their side effects are the top reasons why women don’t want to use them, according to early findings of a government…
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi launches ‘LMC 2.0’ at Beijing reception
The reception brought together envoys from the five Mekong countries, officials from ASEAN countries and international organisations in China.
WFH, vehicle curbs, shorter school weeks: How Asia’s coping with soaring energy prices amid Iran war
A week of heavy hits on crucial energy infrastructure in the Middle East has deepened the risk of long-term economic impact.
Turning to ASEAN for help: Philippine Daily Inquirer
The editorial states that ASEAN economies are "especially vulnerable to tensions in the Middle East and gyrations in the world market prices of petroleum products as they source…
Preparing for the Era of Section 301: ASEAN must defend with institutions, not just tariffs
The writer says: "The essence of Section 301 lies not in the tariff level, but in the structure of which country can be deemed 'unfair' and on what grounds. Therefore, what ASEAN…
‘Business as usual’ for Iranian shadow fleet passing through Southeast Asia, say analysts
This network of tankers transports sanctioned oil from Iran through illegal ship-to-ship (STS) transfers, evading detection through opaque ownership, frequent flag changes and…