ASEAN News

China’s Diplomatic Outreach in Southeast Asia

The recent diplomatic activities of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during his visit to Jakarta for the East Asia Summit…

July 29, 2023

Anti-drug laws in the limelight as Singapore executes woman for the first time in almost two decades

Singapore is known to have some of the toughest anti-drug regulations in the world. The law specifies the death penalty…

July 28, 2023

Indonesia Launches World’s First State-Backed Crypto Bourse

On July 20, 2023, Indonesia opened the first state-backed cryptocurrency exchange under the Commodities Futures Trading Supervisory Agency's oversight. This…

July 26, 2023

EU Implements More Sanctions on Myanmar, ASEAN Takes Cautious Approach

As the crisis in Myanmar continues, ASEAN countries are approaching the conflict with caution, while the EU remains steadfast in…

July 25, 2023

Indonesia Ferry Sinking Accident: At least 15 killed, search continues for another 19

An overcrowded boat with 40 passengers onboard capsized Monday during a short 20-minute journey near Sulawesi island. Authorities have recovered…

July 24, 2023

Japan’s Core Inflation Holds Above 2% Target, Commodity-Driven Pressures Peak

For the fifteenth month, Japan's core inflation in June remained above the 2% target set by the country's central bank.…

July 22, 2023

Mystery Surrounds China’s Absent Foreign Minister: Diplomatic Questions Arise

With so many world leaders in Beijing, China's foreign policy is under global scrutiny. The nation's Foreign Minister, Qin Gang,…

July 21, 2023

What is Pink Tax? Understanding the invisible taxes women pay in Singapore

Singapore women often need to pay so much more just to be ... women. Have unwanted hair? Try Gillette's Venus…

July 20, 2023

Aung San Suu Kyi: Assessing the Evolving Role of a Political Icon in Myanmar’s Turmoil

Discussions regarding the importance of Aung San Suu Kyi, the imprisoned State Counsellor, in determining the nation's future have been…

July 19, 2023

Malaysia State Elections: PAS Takes the Lead, Innovates Voter Outreach with TikTok

As Malaysia gears up for the state elections in August 2023, political parties are engaged in intense campaigning to secure…

July 18, 2023

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