Asean

ASEAN ‘compelling’ for businesses looking for long-term growth amid tensions: Tan See Leng

Minister for Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Tan See Leng speaking at the US-ASEAN Strategic Business Forum on Sept 4.

Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing scheduled to visit Cambodia from Sept 11 to 12: Sources

With these trips to Cambodia and Vietnam, Min Aung Hlaing will have visited four ASEAN states in three months.

How to tell an ASEAN story that chimes with the young

Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul (centre left) talks to ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn during a meeting at the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta.

Maritime ASEAN bends with the China wind – for now

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s recent remarks on Taiwan drew praise from Beijing.

What to do with Myanmar? ASEAN has limited options against its rogue member

Despite Myanmar‘s troubled relations with ASEAN, President Min Aung Hlaing (right) was given a ceremonial welcome by Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul during his visit to Bangkok on Aug 6.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Aug 27, 2026

The US said it had disrupted a Chinese hacking operation responsible for break-ins at the US Justice Department, NASA, the US Federal Reserve, the US Senate, and other sensitive government agencies.

Vietnam seal fourth ASEAN crown with 4-2 aggregate win over Thailand

Vietnam’s players celebrate with the trophy after beating Thailand to win the ASEAN Championship Cup 2026.

Singapore to explore how S-E Asia, Central Asia can work more closely when it chairs ASEAN in 2027

Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong (left) is conferred the Order of Dostyk, First Class, by Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at Akorda Presidential Palace in Astana on Aug 26.

The ASEAN imperative: How Jakarta must handle great-power rivalry

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto at a ceremony marking 81 years of the country’s independence at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta on Aug 17.

The geese stop flying: Why some Asian nations can’t take off

A small garment factory in China. Despite rising wages, the country continues to have a large presence in the sector.

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