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Air pollution is caused by a combination of crop-related burning, industrial pollution and heavy traffic.

The UN says hundreds of thousands of people have been trafficked to scam centres in Southeast Asia since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sustainability is a key priority for ASEAN as Southeast Asia is highly vulnerable to climate change, says Dr Vivian Balakrishnan.

The United Nations says border towns in Thailand, Laos and Myanmar have become regional hubs for telecom and other online fraud.

Unilever faces backlash in Muslim-majority countries over perceived support for Israel's Gaza military offensive through business activity.

Lonely Planet describes Penang a vibrant blend of Malay, Chinese and Indian cultures, showcased in its food, architecture and traditions.

The Southeast Asian neighbours first agreed in principle to jointly develop the economic zone a year ago.

To mark International Migrants Day on the 18th of December, today we reflect on the millions of workers who have left their homes and families to cross borders in search of better opportunities. In Budget 2025 the Malaysian government unveiled a bold proposal to extend mandatory EPF contributions to non-citizen workers. The move is seen as a step forward in improving worker welfare and aligning Malaysia closer to international labour standards. But for business owners, the measure raises red flags about increased costs and potential economic impacts. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Professor Niaz Asadullah, Southeast Asia Lead of the Global Labour Organisation.

The new duties extend the United States' anti-dumping regime in Southeast Asia to solar cells, from just finished modules previously.

ASEAN is stepping up to create a more secure regional cyberspace.

Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.

As one of the regions most exposed to climate risks, Southeast Asia faces significant economic, social and natural challenges.

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim highlights Malaysia's key role within ASEAN, focusing on easing trade flows and reduce bureaucratic hurdles.

Only 2.3% of venture funding currently goes to women-led startups and that figure has remained stagnant at 2% for years. And often, female entrepreneurs receive smaller amounts of funding—enough to survive but not to invest significantly in strategic initiatives that could propel the business forward. The Aurora Tech Award is an international prize founded by the global ride-hailing service, inDrive, and designed to support women founders in IT by helping them gain visibility and attract investment. On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks with Shaerine Irwina Kaur, Communications Manager for Southeast Asia for inDrive.

Malaysia and Indonesia are advancing green finance to tackle climate change, but face hurdles like unclear standards and public awareness.

Trump vows to make Denmark's autonomous territory part of the US, not ruling out military or economic pressure to acquire it.

Passengers evacuated from the Air Busan plane will get their baggage back after authorities deemed the jet safe for a full investigation.

The junta plans this year to hold an election, which critics have derided as a sham to keep the generals in power through proxies.

We need more strategic partners at this time, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas says some individuals are still reluctant to move to the nearest relief centres.

Taylor Swift is nominated for the Grammy Awards for Album of the Year with her album 'The Tortured Poets Department', and five other awards.

CEOs of Microsoft and Meta defends massive spending saying it was crucial to staying competitive in the new field.

Hamas frees three Israeli and five Thai hostages in Gaza, and Israel releases 110 Palestinian prisoners in the latest prisoner-hostage swap.

Failure to comply with the Minimum Wage Order is an offence and may result in a fine.

Japan's second- and third-largest carmakers by volume, have agreed to begin talks on merging under a holding company.