The gavel has passed. As of late 2025, the Philippines has officially assumed the ASEAN Chairmanship from Malaysia, marking a distinct shift in the...
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The United States introduced new tariffs on ASEAN countries through an executive order signed by President Donald Trump on 31 July 2025, marking a significant...
Southeast Asia has been among the hardest hit regions by Donald Trump’s tariff rout across the globe, which has dealt a heavy blow to the region’s export...
ASEAN aims to become the world’s fourth-largest economy by 2030, as the region strengthens trade, investment and economic partnerships. Speaking at the “ASEAN...
Southeast Asia is set to become a global economic powerhouse, with the ASEAN Economic Outlook predicting a robust 5.2% GDP growth for the region in 2025. This...
During his recent visit to Finland, Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha met with Finnish President Alexander Stubb and held talks with Finnish...
Despite funds raised through initial public offerings (IPO) in South-east Asia have fallen to a nine-year low, the region’s capital markets seem to remain...
Southeast Asia’s digital economy will be worth US$122 billion in 2024, according to the e-Conomy SEA 2024 report. This comprises digital financial services, e...
China Plus One Strategy Leveraging ASEAN for Resilient Growth and Strategic Advantage Amid trade wars and geopolitical uncertainty, the China Plus One Strategy...
Southeast Asian countries may soon be flooded by cheap Chinese goods which have been shut out of the American market, analysts say. This may make the region’s...
