Thailand Attracts Major Japanese Investment as High-Tech Industrial Partnership Expands
Thailand is strengthening its economic partnership with Japan as Japanese companies show growing interest in expanding investment in the country's...
Southeast Asia
Nippon Paint to Acquire AkzoNobel’s Southeast Asian Decorative Paints Business for $1.35 Billion
Tokyo/Amsterdam: Japan's Nippon Paint Holdings has agreed to acquire AkzoNobel’s Southeast Asian decorative paints business for approximately $1.35 billion, creating...
Thailand Floods Leave At Least 23 Dead as Bangkok Recovers From Heavy Rain
Severe flooding across Thailand has killed at least 23 people and disrupted transportation, aviation and industrial activity as authorities continue...
Myanmar Steps Up Government Digitalisation as E-Government Push Gains Momentum
Myanmar is intensifying efforts to expand e-government services as authorities seek to use digital technology to improve administrative efficiency and...
New Climate Resilience Project to Support Nearly 6,000 People in Northern Laos
A new climate resilience project is set to support nearly 6,000 people across 15 villages in northern Laos, with the...
Bangkok Floods Affect Hundreds of Thousands After Extreme Rain
Bangkok, September 28, 2026: Severe flooding continues across parts of Bangkok after intense rainfall overwhelmed the capital's drainage system, forcing...
Indonesia to Repay Bank Loans Supporting Nationwide Village Cooperative Programme
Indonesia is preparing to repay bank financing used to support a nationwide village cooperative programme, as the government moves to...
Malaysia Highlights Multilateral Cooperation and Global Challenges at UN General Debate
Malaysia has outlined its position on major international issues during the General Debate of the 81st session of the United...
Philippine Government and MILF Reaffirm Commitment to Bangsamoro Peace Process
The Philippine government and representatives of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) have reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the Bangsamoro...
ASEAN and EU Deepen Economic Cooperation as Digital Trade and Supply Chains Take Center Stage
ASEAN and the European Union are moving to deepen their economic partnership, with senior officials focusing on digital trade, green...
Vietnam Faces Heavy Rain, Flash-Flood and Landslide Risks Across Eight Localities
Hanoi, September 17, 2026: Vietnam is facing heightened weather risks today as persistent heavy rainfall has increased the possibility of...
Philippines’ First Bangsamoro Parliament Officially Proclaimed After Historic Election
Manila, September 17, 2026: The Philippines has formally proclaimed the members of the first elected Parliament of the Bangsamoro Autonomous...
Thailand Pushes to Advance US Trade Deal as Tariff Talks Enter Final Stage
Bangkok, September 17, 2026: Thailand is stepping up efforts to finalize a trade arrangement with the United States as Prime...
Malaysia to Invite Myanmar President for Talks on Rohingya Repatriation
Kuala Lumpur, September 17, 2026: Malaysia is preparing to invite Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing for an official visit as...
Indonesia Tightens Forest-Fire Crackdown as Wildfire Crisis Intensifies
Jakarta, September 17, 2026: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has called for tougher regulations and stronger legal action against people and...
Malaysia Day Weather Alert Issued for Several Regions
Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia is marking its national Malaysia Day celebrations today, while meteorological authorities have issued weather warnings for several...
Laos Seeks Stronger International Support to Remove Unexploded Ordnance
Vientiane: Laos is seeking continued international assistance to deal with unexploded ordnance left behind from past conflicts, as contaminated land...
Vietnam Reports Strong Import Demand as Trade Activity Expands
Hanoi: Vietnam's import activity has continued to expand, reflecting strong demand for machinery, equipment and production materials as the country's...
Indonesia Expands Wildfire Response as Haze Threat Grows
Jakarta: Indonesia has expanded its nationwide response to forest and land fires as dry conditions continue to fuel outbreaks across...
Indonesia Battles Worst Wildfires in 11 Years as Toxic Haze Spreads Across Southeast Asia
Indonesia is facing one of its most severe wildfire crises in more than a decade, with intense fires across Borneo...
Malaysia Government Signals Plan to Strengthen Parliamentary Representation for Sabah and Sarawak
Malaysia’s government has agreed in principle to increase the proportion of parliamentary representation for Sabah and Sarawak, Prime Minister Anwar...
Indonesia and China Strengthen Cooperation to Prepare Economic Negotiators for Global Challenges
Indonesia is strengthening cooperation with China to improve the capabilities of government officials responsible for negotiating international economic agreements and...
Malaysia: King Defers Decision on Former Prime Minister Najib Razak’s Clemency Request
Malaysia’s King, Sultan Ibrahim, has postponed a decision on a new clemency request submitted by former Prime Minister Najib Razak,...
Türkiye and Indonesia Strengthen Economic and Trade Cooperation
ANKARA — Türkiye and Indonesia have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding economic cooperation, with both sides focusing on trade, investment,...
OECD Examines Traceability to Strengthen Critical Mineral Supply Chains
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has released a new report examining how traceability can help strengthen the...
Malaysia Lifts Sarawak Haze Emergency as Air Quality Improves but Health Risks Remain
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia has lifted an emergency declaration in Sarawak's Serian Division after severe wildfire smoke pushed air pollution...
Thailand Political Tensions Rise as Sondhi Launches New Campaign Against Government
BANGKOK — Thailand is facing renewed political pressure after veteran activist and media figure Sondhi Limthongkul launched a new campaign...
Vietnam Leader Begins Russia-France Tour as Hanoi Expands Global Partnerships
HANOI — Vietnamese President and Communist Party General Secretary To Lam left Hanoi on Monday for a six-day diplomatic tour...
Eight Indonesian Airports Remain Closed as Anak Krakatau Ash Disrupts Air Travel
Indonesia faced a major aviation disruption on Monday after volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau forced the continued closure of eight...
Indonesia: Banyuwangi Declares Emergency Over Ijen Forest Fire
Authorities in Indonesia's East Java province have declared a 14-day emergency following a forest and land fire in the Ijen...
Indonesia: Anak Krakatau Eruption Raises Fresh Concerns Over Volcanic Ash
Indonesia is closely monitoring volcanic activity at Anak Krakatau after the volcano erupted on September 6, sending ash into the...
Singapore Activates Haze Response Measures as Air Quality Reaches Unhealthy Level
SINGAPORE, September 4, 2026 — Singapore has activated a series of measures to protect the public after the country's 24-hour...
Japan and Cambodia Strengthen Cooperation Against Online Scams and Expand Strategic Partnership
TOKYO, September 4, 2026 — Japan and Cambodia have agreed to deepen cooperation on online scam prevention and strengthen their...
Singapore and Thailand Deepen Strategic Partnership With Focus on AI, Energy and Trade
Singapore and Thailand have agreed to strengthen their bilateral relationship through a broader programme of cooperation covering artificial intelligence, energy...
ASEAN Growth Lifts Millions Out of Poverty as Economic Expansion Creates New Environmental Challenges
Manila: Strong economic growth across Southeast Asia has helped millions of people move out of extreme poverty over the past...
OpenAI Strengthens Asia-Pacific Push With Meta Executive Sandhya Devanathan Appointment
OpenAI is expanding its leadership presence across the Asia-Pacific region with the appointment of longtime Meta executive Sandhya Devanathan as...
Wildfire Smoke Spreads Across Southeast Asia as Satellite Monitoring Shows Widespread Aerosol Pollution
Wildfires across parts of Southeast Asia are generating large quantities of smoke and airborne particles, with satellite-based monitoring showing extensive...
ASEAN Chief Makes Historic Brazil Visit to Deepen Cooperation and Global South Ties
Brasília, August 23, 2026: ASEAN Secretary-General Dr. Kao Kim Hourn has completed a landmark working visit to Brazil, marking the...
Indonesia Pushes Nuclear Energy and Artificial Intelligence as Strategic Technologies for the Future
Indonesia is placing greater emphasis on advanced technology as it looks to strengthen scientific research, energy security and economic development....
ASEAN Day 2026: Why August 8 Is Important for Southeast Asia
ASEAN Day 2026: August 8 marks an important date in the history of Southeast Asia as countries across the region...
