World Leaders Gather in Kuala Lumpur for ASEAN Summit
KUALA LUMPUR — Leaders from across the globe have converged on the Malaysian capital ahead of the opening of the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and its related meetings, officially beginning Sunday at the Kuala Lumpur Convention … Continue reading World Leaders Gather in Kuala Lumpur for ASEAN Summit
UNESCO Honors Malaysia’s Natural and Cultural Heritage
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — UNESCO has officially recognized Malaysia’s Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) and the Kinabatangan Biosphere Reserve as World Heritage Sites, and the nation’s breakfast culture as an item of Intangible Cultural Heritage, underscoring Malaysia’s commitment to sustainability, … Continue reading UNESCO Honors Malaysia’s Natural and Cultural Heritage
ASEAN Observers to Secure Peace at the border
KUALA LUMPUR — Cambodia and Thailand agreed on Thursday to station Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) observers in their disputed border regions. The decision follows a fragile ceasefire after five days of intense clashes in late July that left at … Continue reading ASEAN Observers to Secure Peace at the border
Malaysia to Host Thailand‑ Cambodia Border Talks
KUALA LUMPUR/BANGKOK/PNOM PENH – Malaysia has been selected as the neutral venue for the upcoming General Border Committee (GBC) meeting between Thailand and Cambodia, slated for August 4–7, 2025 in Kuala Lumpur. The Malaysian Armed Forces confirmed they will facilitate the … Continue reading Malaysia to Host Thailand‑ Cambodia Border Talks
ASEAN countries Face Higher Duties than neighbors
HANOI/JAKARTA/MANILA/KUALA LUMPUR – The recent conclusion of tariff negotiations between the United States and several Asian countries has revealed a stark disparity: while South Korea and Japan secured a reduced 15% import tariff into the U.S., ASEAN countries such as … Continue reading ASEAN countries Face Higher Duties than neighbors