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Hpa-an and Pindaya Win 2026 ASEAN Clean Tourist City Awards

Myanmar's Hpa-an and Pindaya have clinched the prestigious ASEAN Clean Tourist City Awards for 2026, recognizing exemplary cleanliness, sustainability, and…

January 29, 2026

Netflix Unveils Riveting ASEAN Crime Drama Filmed in Malaysia and the Philippines

Netflix continues to solidify its commitment to Southeast Asian storytelling with the announcement of a high-octane ASEAN crime drama. This…

January 28, 2026

“63rd ASEAN National Tourism Organizations Meeting” Kicks Off in Cebu, Focusing on Future‑Ready Tourism in Southeast Asia

On January 26, 2026, at the Nustar Hotel in Cebu City, Philippines, the 63 rd ASEAN National Tourism Organizations Meeting…

January 28, 2026

Japan’s Viral ‘Mirumi’ Bot Becomes the Unlikely Fashion Trend of 2026

Japan's Mirumi bot, a furry robotic bag charm from Yukai Engineering, has stormed social media as 2026's breakout fashion trend.…

January 27, 2026

Bohol Prepares to Host Major ASEAN Economic Community Meetings

Bohol is in the process of preparing to host serious ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) conferences beginning January 26, 2026, in…

January 24, 2026

Macquarie Ranks Malaysia as Top ASEAN Market Pick for 2026

Global financial services giant Macquarie has found Malaysia as the best destination in Southeast Asian investment strategies, thus making it…

January 21, 2026

Japan’s first female Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi gambles big with early February vote to lock in voter support

The political scene in Japan is filled with speculations as the new political outfit of Sanae Takaichi is practically ready…

January 18, 2026

6th ASEAN Digital Ministers Meeting Opens as ASEAN Pushes Intelligent Connectivity Agenda

At the start of the ASEAN Digital Ministers Meeting, there were solid demands to increase regional digital collaboration as leaders…

January 15, 2026

Bilateral Turnover Surpasses $50B in Major Vietnam–Japan Trade Milestone

The Vietnam–Japan trade relationship has crossed a fresh line, with Vietnam Japan $50 billion trade turnover recorded for the first…

January 9, 2026

The Emerging Engine: ASEAN Export Resilience And Asia’s Growth Future

ASEAN sits on shipping lanes that connect East Asia, South Asia, and Europe, so trade routes keep circling back to…

January 9, 2026

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