- April 20th, 2025
The Energy Transition Challenge in Southeast Asia Southeast Asia stands at the crossroads of climate urgency and energy dependence. While governments across the region understand the need to pivot toward clean energy, the pathway remains complicated by politics, financial constraints,...
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has pledged urgent humanitarian assistance to Myanmar and Thailand following a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck central Myanmar on Friday. The regional bloc has affirmed its commitment to supporting relief and recovery efforts,...
Cambodia’s trade with Vietnam has surged in recent years, with bilateral trade expanding by over 20 per cent in 2024. However, the trade relationship remains deeply imbalanced, with Cambodia continuing to export primarily raw materials while importing higher-value manufactured goods....
Southeast Asia's role as a collective middle-power bloc has never been more critical. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto underscored this reality during a recent media conference with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Langkawi. “Only via unity among the ASEAN countries,...
The turbulent global political landscape has driven nations within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to unite more closely, with the Singapore-Malaysia relationship emerging as a cornerstone in this effort, said Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong during a press...
Russia has been actively promoting trade and investment opportunities with Malaysia, highlighting its strategic importance amid evolving geopolitical dynamics. Recent months have seen a flurry of activity, with Russian ministers and business delegations visiting Malaysia to solidify economic ties. These...
Malaysia announced that it will formally send a protest note to the Philippines over new maritime laws recently enacted by Manila. This diplomatic action, confirmed by Malaysia's Deputy Foreign Minister Mohamad Alamin, underscores escalating tensions surrounding overlapping territorial claims in...
As the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region becomes increasingly intertwined with global value chains (GVCs), it faces heightened vulnerabilities amid rising global security concerns. With an economy deeply embedded in international trade, ASEAN is uniquely exposed to the...
Singapore and Indonesia are exploring expansive opportunities for collaboration in defence, trade, investment, and other critical sectors, announced Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong alongside Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta. Wong’s remarks, delivered during a joint press conference at the...
In the South China Sea and ongoing discussions on regional security, the Philippines’ Defense Secretary, Gilberto Teodoro, stated that a unified military alliance akin to NATO is unlikely in Southeast Asia, given the diverse interests and alliances of the region's...
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