Asean

ASEAN countries should share data to propel regional economic growth: Chan Chun Sing

Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing said ASEAN must overcome the temptation for data protectionism to allow for new business ideas to be generated in the region.

Singapore needs to redouble resources on reskilling to overcome smaller population: Jeffrey Siow

A smaller Singaporean population base means there are more resources available to invest in each person, said Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow.

Singapore has an AI strategy, but does it have a deployment plan?

Singapore’s AI plan should turn grants into measurable adoption and national missions into production systems, say the writers.

ASEAN and China must continue to strengthen collaborations: Chee Hong Tat

National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat (fifth from left) and Malaysia’s Housing and Local Government minister Nga Kor Ming (sixth from left) together with the roundtable attendees.

ASEAN’s response to a fracturing world is to move towards more integration: DPM Gan

(From left) Singapore Business Federation CEO Kok Ping Soon, Singapore DPM Gan Kim Yong and Philippines Minister of Trade and Industry Ma. Cristina A. Roque at the ASEAN Conference 2026 ministerial dialogue on July 31.

Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing criticises ASEAN, sets out government agenda

Min Aung Hlaing said ASEAN has discriminated against Myanmar as he dismissed the grouping’s peace plan - known as the “Five Point Consensus”.

Singapore to face Indonesia, Malaysia and India in inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup

Singapore midfielder Song Ui-young is the hero for the Lions with a brace in the Asian Cup qualifier against India.

Top North Korea official blasts ASEAN for urging denuclearisation

Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un , said ASEAN should guard against “being misused as a hired mouthpiece for the US”.

Australia’s student visa fees are now the world’s highest. Here’s why S-E Asia got a pass

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (centre) speaking with students after event at Sydney University on July 15, 2026.

News analysis

Beyond tariffs, Trump’s playbook pushes US solutions for ASEAN needs

The US is ASEAN’s second-largest trading partner, and remains the largest single source of foreign direct investment for the bloc.

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