Don’t cry for me Indonesia – and landlocked Laos surprises
Malaysia’s Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said meaningful dialogue on Indo-Pacific security depends on a peaceful and united ASEAN, stressing that Southeast Asia remains at the geographical and strategic heart of the wider region, Bernama reported
Malaysia has made history with the finalisation of the Ipoh Accord, a landmark outcome of the ASEAN-China Ministerial Roundtable on Construction and Housing (ACMROCH) 2026, currently being held in Ipoh
Autonomous equipment, machine, and servicesobots able to act in the real world are bringing AI into factories, warehouses, and difficult industrial environments
FIC Global Inc. (FICG) has signed strategic partnerships in Malaysia and Singapore to strengthen its manufacturing, innovation and supply chain capabilities across Southeast Asia, positioning the company to better support growing demand from AI, high-performance computing (HPC), data centers and semiconductor industries
The Philippines is seeing dollar signs in the halal industry as Manila seeks an ASEAN-wide agreement to clear the way for mutual recognition of each other’s certifications, with Indonesia becoming a starting point
Poland's accession to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (TAC) is a clear statement that peace, dialogue and respect for international law remain the best foundations for security in an increasingly uncertain world
Cross-border power grid and logistics links seen as key to regional competitiveness
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
