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ASEAN Must Uphold Rule of Law Amid Rising Unilateral Actions, Says Philippines’ Foreign Secretary

The Philippines has urged Southeast Asian nations to remain committed to restraint and international law as growing unilateral actions and regional tensions threaten stability and the global rules-based order. Speaking at the first major closed-door ASEAN foreign ministers’ meetings of the year in Cebu, Philippine...

China Nears Completion of $10 Billion Pinglu Canal to Boost Southeast Asia Trade

China is close to completing the Pinglu Canal, a major infrastructure project designed to strengthen trade links between its inland regions and Southeast Asia. The 134-kilometre canal connects Nanning in Guangxi province to the Beibu Gulf, providing landlocked southwestern provinces with direct access...

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Arab and Islamic Nations Join Trump’s Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ Initiative

Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Türkiye, Indonesia, and Pakistan have...

Philippines to Ban Grok After Indonesia and Malaysia Over AI-Generated Deepfakes

The Philippines announced on Thursday that it plans to block access to Elon Musk’s...

Why Southeast Asia’s Online Scam Industry Is So Hard to Dismantle

The recent arrest and extradition of a powerful tycoon accused of running a massive...

Asian Shares Mixed as U.S. Stocks Hit Record Highs

Asian markets were mixed Thursday amid thin holiday trading, with many exchanges closed for...

Indonesia–Saudi Arabia Trade Hits $6.6 Billion as Bilateral Ties Deepen

Trade between Indonesia and Saudi Arabia has continued to grow steadily, reaching $6.6 billion...

Saudi Crown Prince and Indonesian President Discuss Strengthening Bilateral Ties

Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman received a telephone call from...

Asian Markets Rise as Global Bond Yields Pressure Wall Street

Asian stocks advanced on Tuesday, rebounding after U.S. markets pulled back from last week’s...

Southeast Asia Races to Boost Climate Adaptation as Disasters Intensify

Southeast Asia is facing mounting pressure to strengthen climate adaptation measures as powerful storms,...

Miss Mexico Wins Miss Universe After Weeks of Controversy and On-Stage Chaos

Miss Mexico, Fatima Bosch, has been crowned the 74th Miss Universe following a...

ASEAN Membership Gives Timor-Leste a Stronger Regional Voice and New Economic Opportunities

Timor-Leste, the newest member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, is expected to...

China and ASEAN Commit to Deeper Cooperation for Regional Stability and Growth

China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations have reaffirmed their commitment to closer...

Gold Prices Rise in Asia as Dollar Weakens, but Weekly Loss Persists

Gold prices edged higher in Asian trade on Friday, buoyed by a softer US...

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ASEAN Must Uphold Rule of Law Amid Rising Unilateral Actions, Says Philippines’ Foreign Secretary

The Philippines has urged Southeast Asian nations to remain committed to restraint and international...

China Nears Completion of $10 Billion Pinglu Canal to Boost Southeast Asia Trade

China is close to completing the Pinglu Canal, a major infrastructure project designed...

Arab and Islamic Nations Join Trump’s Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ Initiative

Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Türkiye, Indonesia, and Pakistan have...

Philippines to Ban Grok After Indonesia and Malaysia Over AI-Generated Deepfakes

The Philippines announced on Thursday that it plans to block access to Elon Musk’s...