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Malaysia launches ASEAN startup platform
Malaysia’s Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation on June 25 officially launched “Startup ASEAN”,
ASEAN steps up terrorism fight in digital age
The Southeast Asia Regional Centre for Counter‑Terrorism (SEARCCT) under Malaysia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs held an international conference in Kuala Lumpur on June 24
Singapore's core inflation falls in May
Singapore’s core inflation and overall inflation are projected to average between 0.5% and 1.5% this year.
Indonesia concludes FTA talks with Eurasian Economic Union
Indonesia and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) have officially concluded negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA), aiming to sign the deal later this year,
ASEAN education ministers agree on joint statement on student dropout
The key content of the document titled "Accelerating Innovative Strategies: Addressing the OOSCY Challenges"
ASEAN reaffirms commitment to advancing green energy agenda
The 43rd ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Energy (SOME), held from June 16–18, marked a significant milestone as member states reached consensus on key strategic agendas
Indonesia to start operating first ocean power plant in 2028
The project is planned to be developed in two phases with each phase of 20 MW in East Nusa Tenggara and West Nusa Tenggara.
ASEAN identified as strategic partner of Argentina
In 2023, trade turnover between Argentina and ASEAN exceeded 9 billion USD, with Argentina
Leaders extend congratulations on Russia Day
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and State President Luong Cuong on June 12 cabled their messages of congratulations to Russian President Vladimir Putin on the occasion of Russia Day (June 12, 1990).
Indonesia aims to stop corn imports in 2026
President Prabowo noted that in 2024, the country imported around 500,000 tonnes of corn.