ASEAN is one of the world's fastest-growing economic regions, with a combined population of approximately 690 million. In 2023, its 10 member states reached total GDP of nearly $3.8 trillion, with ...

SINGAPORE – The next frontier for Asean is to find a way for the organisation to enforce its decisions on errant members, said its former secretary-general, Ambassador Ong Keng Yong. Mr Ong ...

JAKARTA, Indonesia — The ASEAN Foundation, supported by Google.org, successfully hosted the 1st Regional Policy Convening of AI Ready ASEAN. This trailblazing forum occurred at the ASEAN ...

DEFENSE Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Wednesday emphasized the need for a resolute and united Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) to address emerging security challenges confronting the ...

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Monday said Malaysia would host a joint summit in May with China, Asean (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The ...

ASEAN, now under Malaysian leadership, is well-equipped to manage international challenges in 2025 due to its vibrant economy, strategic political toolkit and extensive foreign investment, including ...

ASEAN confronts three major challenges in 2025 -- Myanmar's deteriorating political situation, escalating South China Sea disputes, and intensifying US-China competition. While Malaysia's leadership ...

Asean’s relationship with China needs to grow beyond traditional trade and investment and focus on preparing the region for future challenges, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has said ...

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Reuters) - The Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN plans to hold a summit with the United States so its member countries can present their views on planned U.S. tariffs, Malaysia's ...

JAKARTA (Bernama): The newly appointed Special Envoy of the Asean Chair on Myanmar, Tan Sri Othman Hashim, met with Asean secretary-general Dr Kao Kim Hourn on Friday to discuss the ongoing ...

PETALING JAYA: Experts are expecting that Malaysia’s chairmanship of Asean in 2025 will enhance regional integration and digital transformation amidst the global geopolitical situation.

Across the pond, US stock futures pointed to a better day ahead. Dow futures were up 0.3% by 4.48 a.m. ET, while S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures had ticked up 0.4% and 0.5% respectively. “The two ...