Shangri-La Dialogue while U.S.-China Tensions Persist
SINGAPORE — The 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue will open on Friday at the Shangri-La Hotel in Singapore, gathering over 550 delegates from 47 countries, including 40 minister-level representatives. French President Emmanuel Macron will deliver the keynote address, marking the first time … Continue reading Shangri-La Dialogue while U.S.-China Tensions Persist
46th ASEAN Summit: A Strategic Push for Stability
KUALA LUMPUR – The 46th ASEAN Summit took place from May 26 to 27, 2025, at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in Malaysia. The event brought together top leaders from the ten ASEAN member states, along with high-level guests from … Continue reading 46th ASEAN Summit: A Strategic Push for Stability
Flood of Cheap Chinese Goods Disrupts Southeast Asia
KUALA LUMPUR – A new wave of economic disruption is sweeping across Southeast Asia, driven by an influx of cheap Chinese goods flooding regional markets. From wardrobes in Johor to garments in Jakarta, Chinese manufacturers—displaced by renewed US tariffs—are saturating … Continue reading Flood of Cheap Chinese Goods Disrupts Southeast Asia
ASEAN Intensifies Focus on Myanmar Crisis
KUALA LUMPUR – In a renewed attempt to revive its faltering peace initiative, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will convene two high-level meetings next week focused exclusively on the ongoing civil war in Myanmar. This move comes ahead … Continue reading ASEAN Intensifies Focus on Myanmar Crisis
Earthquake in Sumatra Shakes Penang: No Tsunami
PENANG – A moderate 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck northern Sumatra on Sunday afternoon, with tremors felt across parts of the Malaysian island of Penang. The quake occurred at 4:57 PM local time at a depth of 74 kilometers, with the epicenter … Continue reading Earthquake in Sumatra Shakes Penang: No Tsunami
Malaysia Tightens Export Rules Amid U.S. Crackdown
KUALA LUMPUR — In a decisive move to safeguard its trade reputation, Malaysia has imposed stricter export documentation rules aimed at curbing the trans-shipment of goods that originate outside its borders. The crackdown comes as U.S. authorities escalate their scrutiny … Continue reading Malaysia Tightens Export Rules Amid U.S. Crackdown
BASF Sharpens Focus on Asia’s Emerging Giants
LUDWIGSHAFEN/BEIJING/DELHI — BASF, the world’s largest chemical producer, is accelerating its pivot toward Asia’s booming economies. At the company’s recent Annual General Meeting, CEO Markus Kamieth underscored plans to intensify growth efforts not only in China but more aggressively in … Continue reading BASF Sharpens Focus on Asia’s Emerging Giants
Malaysia Official Partner Destination of ITB China 2025
KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia will take the spotlight as the Official Partner Destination of ITB China 2025, which will be held from May 27–29 in Shanghai. This milestone partnership underscores the enduring tourism ties between Malaysia and China and reflects … Continue reading Malaysia Official Partner Destination of ITB China 2025
Xi Jinping in Malaysia: China Deepens Ties
KUALA LUMPUR – Chinese President Xi Jinping touched down in Malaysia’s capital on Monday, continuing his high-stakes tour of Southeast Asia aimed at strengthening diplomatic and economic ties in the region, as China faces mounting pressure from the United States … Continue reading Xi Jinping in Malaysia: China Deepens Ties
U.S. Tariffs: ASEAN Establishes Task Force
KUALA LUMPUR – In an urgent response to the United States’ sweeping tariff overhaul, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) convened a special meeting of its economic ministers on April 10, and announced the creation of a dedicated task … Continue reading U.S. Tariffs: ASEAN Establishes Task Force