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ASEAN gears up for digital pact

06 tháng 07. 2026

Proposed deal promises economic gains but must be responsive to emerging risks, say analysts

CCC eyes deeper China-ASEAN business ties ahead of CABIS

06 tháng 07. 2026

As Cambodia continues to position itself as an attractive investment destination in Southeast Asia, closer collaboration with platforms such as CABIS is expected to further strengthen trade, investment and private-sector partnerships in the years ahea

From aspirations to actions: 2nd Regional Forum facilitates effective mainstreaming of the ASCC Strategic Plan

06 tháng 07. 2026

The 2nd Regional Forum on the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) Strategic Plan, themed “Mainstreaming the Strategic Plan into Regional, National, and Local Development Plans,” was held on 1 – 3 July at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat

Malaysia FDI surges markedly

06 tháng 07. 2026

Malaysia recorded net foreign direct investments (FDIs) of MYR65.9 billion in 2025, marking the second-highest level seen in the past decade and a substantial 41.2 per cent jump year-on-year, according to the Statistics Department

Singapore wants to help Timor-Leste contribute to Asean, not just benefit from it: PM Wong

06 tháng 07. 2026

Singapore wants to help Timor-Leste not just benefit but also contribute fully as an Asean member, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on July 3

Thailand aims to become leading regional gold hub

06 tháng 07. 2026

Traders and analysts project gold prices could test USD5,000 an ounce by the end of the year, driven by accelerating global de-dollarisation and growing demand from Generation Z investors, while advising market participants to manage risks prudently

ASEAN Could Unlock an $8.5 Billion Carbon Market Opportunity Through CORSIA

03 tháng 07. 2026

The aviation industry is under pressure to cut emissions, and carbon credits are crucial in this effort. A recent report from Abatable suggests that Southeast Asia has a strong chance of benefiting

Energy storage essential to ASEAN nations’ knowledge-based economy transition and uncoupling from volatile fossil fuel costs

03 tháng 07. 2026

The rising costs of coal and gas mean that the adoption of renewable energy is a “survival issue” for countries in Southeast Asia, and energy storage is critical to the transition