Minister Urges Hotels to Embrace the ‘King of Fruits’
KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s Agriculture and Food Security Minister, Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu, is calling on more hotels nationwide to support the local durian industry by creating durian-friendly spaces for guests. Speaking at the World Durian Championship 2025 held at Bangi … Continue reading Minister Urges Hotels to Embrace the ‘King of Fruits’
ASEAN Foreign Ministers Path Amid Global Shifts
KUALA LUMPUR – The 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) concluded in Kuala Lumpur last Tuesday with a joint communiqué reaffirming ASEAN’s commitment to inclusivity, sustainability, and regional centrality, while balancing relations amid global power rivalries, particularly with China and Russia. … Continue reading ASEAN Foreign Ministers Path Amid Global Shifts
Malaysia Urges Deeper ASEAN Trade Integration
KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on Southeast Asian nations to “act with purpose” and deepen economic ties among themselves in response to escalating global trade tensions, particularly the latest round of U.S. tariffs targeting six ASEAN … Continue reading Malaysia Urges Deeper ASEAN Trade Integration
Trump Tariff Ultimatum Sparks Global Alarm
WASHINGTON – The Trump administration has reignited global trade tensions with a sweeping series of letters to 14 countries, including key allies in Asia, warning of harsh tariffs unless bilateral trade agreements are reached within three weeks. The letters—some outlining … Continue reading Trump Tariff Ultimatum Sparks Global Alarm
Southeast Asia Deepens Ties with Russia
Jakarta/Moscow — In a marked geopolitical pivot, key Southeast Asian nations are intensifying their partnerships with Russia, signaling a shift in the region’s diplomatic posture. Indonesia and Malaysia, two of ASEAN’s most influential members, have both demonstrated growing alignment with … Continue reading Southeast Asia Deepens Ties with Russia
ASEAN Foreign Ministers Call for De-escalation
JAKARTA – The foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have issued a formal joint statement expressing deep concern over the rapidly escalating tensions in the Middle East since June 13. The statement was released on Thursday, … Continue reading ASEAN Foreign Ministers Call for De-escalation
Airlines Reroute Flights Amid Middle East Tensions
FRANKFURT/BANGKOK/TOKYO – After the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 in July 2014, many airlines—excluding Chinese carriers—abandoned the shorter northern routes over Russia and Ukraine. Flights between Western Europe and Asia were rerouted southward, adding three or more hours to … Continue reading Airlines Reroute Flights Amid Middle East Tensions
Airbus Secures 250+ Orders as Boeing Sinks
NEW DELHI/HONG KONG /PARIS – Just days after the catastrophic crash of Air India Flight AI171 – a Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner – in Ahmedabad on 12 June that killed at least 241 people onboard and over 30 on the ground, Boeing has … Continue reading Airbus Secures 250+ Orders as Boeing Sinks
Future of Asia in the Balance: Conflict or Cooperation?
TOKYO – The 30th Future of Asia Conference, organized by Nikkei Inc. in Tokyo from May 29 to 30, brought together leaders from across Asia and beyond in a tense climate of global uncertainty. Against the backdrop of economic instability, … Continue reading Future of Asia in the Balance: Conflict or Cooperation?
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