Countless challenges, such as conflicts, economic recession, hunger, and climate change, are weighing on people's lives in many countries.

The Malaysian Government has increased the National Energy Transition Facility Fund allocation to over 300 million RM (60.80 million USD) in the 2025 budget from only 100 million RM this year.

The Philippines raised a fresh weather alert on October 28 relating to a new storm named Kong-rey, just few days after more than 100 people were killed

Rescue teams in northern Philippines are racing to reach those stranded by floods following Typhoon Trami, which displaced nearly 500,000 people,

The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) of Singapore announced on October 24 that since September 30, it has fully implemented passport-less clearance across all four terminals at Changi Airport.

Tropical Storm Trami made landfall in the Philippines' main island of Luzon early morning of October 23, forcing schools and government offices to shut down for a second straight day.

Flash floods have hit several regions in the Philippines as tropical storm Trami brought heavy rains and plunged many areas without power, affecting over 380,000 people, local authorities reported on October 23.

“As we reflect on the outcomes of the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits, it is evident that ASEAN is committed to building a future that is connected, resilient, and inclusive,” said Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General of ASEAN.

Malaysia’s presidency of ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) next year will prioritise enhancing ASEAN connectivity by expanding both physical and digital infrastructure

Prabowo Subianto was sworn in as the eighth President of Indonesia, and Gibran Rakabuming Raka as Vice President at a ceremony held at the Nusantara Building in the Senayan legislative complex in Jakarta

The 45th General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-45) opened in Vientiane on October 19.

The Thai Police announced on October 17 that they had arrested 18 individuals, including three celebrities, for their involvement in a huge alleged pyramid-selling scheme fraud related to Icon Group.

The 9th ASEAN Ministerial Conference on Cybersecurity (AMCC) and related meetings opened in Singapore on October 16,

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on October 16 officially launched Thailand’s national economic recovery project, aimed at supporting small businesses, easing spending, and reducing living costs.

The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) points out the paradox that hunger continues despite sufficient food production to meet the needs of more than the world’s population.