
Malaysia launches ASEAN startup platform
Malaysia’s Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation on June 25 officially launched “Startup ASEAN”,
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.
Culture is a string full of sounds and colours for Vietnam-France friendship: PM
Located on the Southeastern coast of France, Nice has the poetic and vibrant beauty of a coastal tourist city, but is also very delicate, gentle and ancient. Therefore, Nice welcomes millions of tourists from all over the world each year.
Myanmar eyes 3 million tonnes of rice export in 2025–2026 fiscal year
Myanmar exported more than 2.48 million tonnes of rice and broken rice in the 2024–2025 fiscal year.
Connectivity, trade cooperation promoted among RCEP members
With the theme “Regional Cooperation for Joint Advancement”, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) 2025
Singapore, Philippines expand cooperation in prioritised areas
Singapore and the Philippines are set to deepen their collaboration in several areas, including renewable energy, sustainability, healthcare and civil service development.
China rolls out 'ASEAN visa' to facilitate cross-border travel
The "ASEAN Visa" is launched on the basis of comprehensive mutual visa exemption with countries such as Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia, as well as the issuance of the "Lancang-Mekong visa" for Mekong River nations, aiming to further facilitate cross-border travel within the region.
EU’s strategic lever
The European Commission (EC) has unveiled a breakthrough strategy, ‘Choose Europe to Start and Scale’. By addressing a host of long-standing policy bottlenecks, the new roadmap is expected to provide a crucial lever for enhancing the European Union’s (EU) competitiveness.
Unity in the face of security challenges
The 2025 African Defence Leaders’ Conference, which was recently held in Kenya, highlighted a wide range of security challenges facing the continent, including violence, extremism, the climate crisis, and misinformation.
Indonesia's coal exports dip on weak demand
Some buyers have cited Indonesia’s reference coal price as a possible deterrent, arguing it was higher
New phase of cooperation between Syria and Western nations begins
Following the official decision of the US, under President Donald Trump, to lift comprehensive economic sanctions on Syria, the European Union (EU) has also enacted legislation to remove all economic restrictions imposed on the Middle Eastern country.