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NATO-type Southeast Asian security group not feasible, Philippines minister says

NATO-type Southeast Asian security group not feasible, Philippines minister says

The Philippines calls on Southeast Asian leaders and China to urgently speed up negotiations on a code of conduct for the South China Sea.
Wed Nov 06 2024
Azerbaijan extends invitation to ASEAN chief for COP29

Azerbaijan extends invitation to ASEAN chief for COP29

The invitation marks an effort to strengthen ties between Azerbaijan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Fri Oct 04 2024
Floods wreak damage in Myanmar, killing at least 226, state media says

Floods wreak damage in Myanmar, killing at least 226, state media says

Heavy rains brought on by Typhoon Yagi battered the central provinces of the war-torn Southeast Asian country.
Tue Sep 17 2024
AWANI Review: Google's USD2 Billion Bet on Malaysia's Tech Future

AWANI Review: Google's USD2 Billion Bet on Malaysia's Tech Future

Google pledged a USD2 billion investment in Malaysia's data and cloud infrastructure, including its second Southeast Asian data centre. Country Director Farhan Qureshi highlights the economic benefits and Malaysia's readiness to support tech giants' growth plans.
Sat Jun 22 2024
China eyes plan to connect Southeast Asian rail links

China eyes plan to connect Southeast Asian rail links

China said it was willing to study a plan to connect Malaysia's ECRL to other China-backed railway projects in Laos and Thailand.
Wed Jun 19 2024
Thailand to be first Southeast Asian country to recognise same-sex marriage

Thailand to be first Southeast Asian country to recognise same-sex marriage

The law gained the support of nearly all upper house lawmakers and will be sent to the palace for royal approval.
Tue Jun 18 2024
Southeast Asian media, think tanks unite against fake news to foster regional stability

Southeast Asian media, think tanks unite against fake news to foster regional stability

Media practitioners and representatives from think tanks across Southeast Asia have called for a unified action against fake news
Mon Jun 10 2024
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's visit to Malaysia scheduled on May 2

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's visit to Malaysia scheduled on May 2

Satya Nadella's official visit to Malaysia is part of the regional Microsoft Build: AI Day event, of his Southeast Asian tour.
Thu Apr 25 2024
Russia affirms commitment to ASEAN, offers its expertise on food security

Russia affirms commitment to ASEAN, offers its expertise on food security

Russia has reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to fostering robust relations with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
Sat Mar 30 2024
Biased GPT? Singapore builds AI model to 'represent' Southeast Asians

Biased GPT? Singapore builds AI model to 'represent' Southeast Asians

Singapore government-backed project builds large language model trained on Southeast Asian data.
Sat Feb 10 2024
China's Xi offers more investment in South China Sea claimant Brunei

China's Xi offers more investment in South China Sea claimant Brunei

Xi Jinping said China would welcome more exports from Brunei, tell more Chinese enterprises to set up shop in the Southeast Asian country.
Fri Nov 17 2023
Malaysia’s median 5G speed ranked fastest in Southeast Asia, third globally

Malaysia’s median 5G speed ranked fastest in Southeast Asia, third globally

Malaysia's median 5G speed is at 485.25Mbps, ranked the fastest amongst Southeast Asian countries andthird globally.
Thu Oct 26 2023
Southeast Asian ministers commit to eventual elimination of crop burning

Southeast Asian ministers commit to eventual elimination of crop burning

The pledge comes as air quality hit unhealthy levels in several parts of Malaysia and after weeks of elevated pollution in Indonesia.
Fri Oct 06 2023
[COLUMNIST] Navigating the dragon's embrace: Malaysia, ASEAN, and the delicate balance with China

[COLUMNIST] Navigating the dragon's embrace: Malaysia, ASEAN, and the delicate balance with China

For the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), China's rise as an economic powerhouse presents a double-edged sword.
Fri Sep 22 2023
ASEAN kicks off its first-ever joint military drills in Indonesia

ASEAN kicks off its first-ever joint military drills in Indonesia

All 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations will join the exercise, including prospective member East Timor.
Tue Sep 19 2023
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu

G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu

The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms

TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms

Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce

Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce

In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024
PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia

PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia

Chaebols are prominent figures from South Korea's family-owned conglomerates.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry

Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry

The implementation of the RON95 subsidy in 2025 is expected to provide savings of RM3.6 billion to government expenditure.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground

Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground

Dr Mohd Afzanizam says the market responded positively to news of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent heading the US Treasury Department.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Management of low-cost housing, gov't quarters, focus at Dewan Rakyat today

Management of low-cost housing, gov't quarters, focus at Dewan Rakyat today

Also among the highlights, UNICEF report on 12.3pct of teenagers in Klang Valley's PPR face mental health issues and suicidal tendencies.
Tue Nov 26 2024
UN Resolution 1701, cornerstone of any Israel-Hezbollah truce

UN Resolution 1701, cornerstone of any Israel-Hezbollah truce

Here are the resolution's main terms, and a note about subsequent violations and tensions.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Record aid worker deaths in 2024 in 'era of impunity', UN says

Record aid worker deaths in 2024 in 'era of impunity', UN says

So far this year there have been 281 aid worker victims, according to the Aid Worker Security database.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Why India's toxic farm fire counting method is disputed

Why India's toxic farm fire counting method is disputed

Here's how India counts farm fires - a major contributor to severe pollution in the north - and why its method is being questioned.
Tue Nov 26 2024