SOUTH-east Asia is bracing for impact as US President Donald Trump’s dreaded tariffs make a comeback. But this time, the region is better prepared – armed with stronger trade ties and broader economic alliances to shield itself from a full-blown fallout.
Jakarta—The Asean Foreign Ministers’ Retreat held Jan. 18 to 19 in Langkawi, Malaysia, presents a crucial opportunity for Asean to shift its approaches in addressing the ongoing crisis in Myanmar. Myanmar remains one of the region’s most pressing challenges,
There has been much talk about Asean as a bloc lately, as its potential to emerge as a superpower globally becomes increasingly significant amidst geopolitical shifts.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s appointment of two former prime ministers as “special advisors” points to a gap between his words and his actions.
Harsh Modi, co-head for Asia ex-Japan Banks Research at JPMorgan, says they do not share the same "liquidity dynamics" as Singapore banks. He discusses the outlook for Southeast Asian banks and how it might be informed by the U.
In a world increasingly defined by great power rivalries, Malaysia’s position as a middle power within ASEAN has never been more critical.
Southeast Asian nations told Myanmar's military government on Sunday its plan to hold an election amid an escalating civil war should not be its priority, urging the junta to start dialogue and end hostilities immediately.
The regional bloc ASEAN and China should make headway on a protracted code of conduct for the South China Sea by tackling thorny "milestone issues", including its scope and if it can be legally binding,
The synergy between Malaysia, Indonesia and their ASEAN partners is important to ensure that the region's voice is heard more at the global level, especially in facing the geopolitical challenges of a world full of tension,
India is the most important market globally for Skoda after Europe and the region is helping the automaker to enhance its presence in regional markets like ASEAN and the Middle East, Skoda Auto CEO Klaus Zellmer said on Thursday.
PROCEEDS from BDO Unibank, Inc.’s first ASEAN sustainability bond (ASB) issuance in 2022 financed projects that aim to mitigate the impact of climate change on the country and generate employment in underserved communities,
Asia Gaming Brief has officially announced its highly anticipated Seventh ASEAN Gaming Summit, scheduled for March 17-19, 2025. The event will be held at the luxurious Shangri-La The Fort in Manila, Philippines, and promises to bring together key players from the gaming sector to discuss the industry’s future.