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Malaysians increasingly embrace national EV brand

24 tháng 05. 2026

According to a Proton statement issued on May 22, strong demand for the company’s electric and hybrid vehicle models resulted in the delivery of 11,617 Proton e.MAS vehicles nationwide during the first four months of the year, driving sales up by 329.5%

Thailand strengthens cooperation with IEA to enhance energy security

24 tháng 05. 2026

Government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek said after the meeting that IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol praised Thailand’s energy policy direction, describing it as being on the right track and in line with the global energy situation, which is facing growing challenges

ASEAN, EU step up cooperation to promote multilateralism

22 tháng 05. 2026

Ambassadors from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have reaffirmed their commitment to close coordination with the European Union (EU) in safeguarding the multilateral system and strengthening cooperation in digital transformation, sustainable development

US, ASEAN hold first ministerial meeting on artificial intelligence

22 tháng 05. 2026

Ministers and industry leaders identified opportunities to strengthen cooperation in AI development and governance, including how the US AI Exports Programme can support ASEAN member states’ AI policy development

China bans imports of pigs, wild boars from Philippines

22 tháng 05. 2026

Pigs, wild boars and their related products from the Philippines that are intercepted by border inspection and other authorities as illegal entries shall be destroyed under customs supervision without exception

Indonesia hopes to expand access to North American market through ICA-CEPA

22 tháng 05. 2026

Bilateral trade between Indonesia and Canada in 2025 reached 4.36 billion USD, a sharp increase from 3.57 billion in 2024. Meanwhile, Indonesia's exports to Canada rose from 1.44 billion USD to 1.69 billion USD in the same year

Multilateral, bilateral FTAs expand Cambodia's market access, deepen integration: minister

22 tháng 05. 2026

Multilateral and bilateral free trade agreements (FTAs) have expanded Cambodia's market access and deepened its integration into regional and global value chains, a senior minister said here on Wednesday (May 20)

Philippines, US boost economic cooperation, develop Luzon economic corridor

22 tháng 05. 2026

Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. met with US Undersecretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jacob Helberg in Malacañang Palace on May 19 to discuss expanding bilateral economic cooperation