The movement of the USS George Washington from Japan toward the Middle East to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln deserves Asean’s attention for reasons extending beyond naval strategy.
The US war on Iran exposed Southeast Asia’s heavy dependence on Middle Eastern oil, pushing leaders to issue an unprecedented Leaders' Statement, propose a new crisis response protocol and reaffirm the bloc’s 2026–30 renewable energy targets at the May 2026 48th ASEAN Summit.
Regional stakeholders gather to strengthen cooperation on digital trust, innovation and resilient networks
The association said the country’s private capital market could not be judged simply by the number of funds raised or investment deals completed.
Malaysia will continue to strengthen diplomatic relations with major world powers and ASEAN member states to ensure that the progress achieved ultimately brings direct benefits to the people, particularly farmers, smallholders and paddy farmers.
Malaysia and Indonesia are strengthening intelligence-sharing and joint enforcement efforts as drug syndicates increasingly operate across borders and employ more complex methods to evade the authorities.
Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow (picture) will begin a two-day working visit to Malaysia on Sunday, with both countries set to review bilateral relations and explore ways to further strengthen cooperation in trade and investment, border connectivity, agriculture and developments in southern Thailand.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and President To Lam and Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing lauded their countries’ long-standing friendship, which have been built and nurtured by generations of leaders and peoples of both sides, and was elevated to a Comprehensive Cooperative Partnership in 2017.
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
