ASEAN News

Asia is still able to influence world culture by mixing the old traditions with the modern and ever changing ones. The region has been experiencing a culture shift in the past years that has been driven by digital media, global connectivity, and the creative energy of the youth. Asia is redefining the understanding and expression of culture, whether in the …

When a massive lottery win comes, it usually seems like a life-altering miracle, and that is exactly what it turned out to be to one Japanese man, who ended up in the middle of an emotional battle. A 66 year old retired Japanese man lottery win, $3.8 million lottery to his surprise, he decided to conceal the fortune to his …

Women-Owned Businesses are Thriving in ASEAN In efforts to establish and develop a positive economic and social impact in the twenty-first century, women-owned enterprises across the 10 ASEAN countries are thriving and flourishing in unprecedented growth. Women entrepreneurs are not just participating in business development, women entrepreneurs are leading new and innovative types of businesses and new and innovative forms …

Morning library queues in Jakarta, late-night hostel rooms in Cebu, weak fans humming, phones heating up. The hunt stays the same: free online courses for ASEAN students that actually lead somewhere. The headline today says it straight. Most useful free online courses for ASEAN students are shaping study plans in small, practical steps. That’s how it looks on the ground, …

A Harsh Winter Slams South Korea South Korea’s really getting hammered by winter this year. Heavy snow, biting winds, and cold snaps keep rolling in, and the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) keeps firing off snowfall warnings. It’s not just about the weather—these storms have thrown transportation into chaos, messed with people’s routines, and made daily life tougher all over the …

The relationship between the U.S. and China is still one of the biggest stories in 2025. These two keep competing—trade, tech, geopolitics, you name it. Lately, though, there’s been a bit of a breather. Diplomatic talks have taken some of the edge off, at least for now. The latest news? They’re making some headway on trade, but there’s still a …

Why ASEAN Is a Magnet for Global Professionals Southeast Asia has rapidly developed into one of the fastest-growing regions for professionals looking for overseas jobs. With its booming economies, fantastic work culture, low living costs, and assorted career opportunities, the ASEAN region continues to draw expats from around the globe. Whether you want high-paying jobs, access to a start-up culture, …

The electric vehicle (EV) industry in China is keeping its place in the world and the most recent achievement is when BYD unveils a new China EV market expansion and global EV dominance. This new product is an indication that China is geared towards innovation, affordability and competitive globalization in the EV market. As technologies improve at a swift pace, …

The technology sector in Vietnam is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the region of Southeast Asia, due to the digital transformation, foreign capital inflow, and the emerging number of skilled engineering talent. With the further growth of businesses of global companies in such urban centers as Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Da Nang, the need for technological specialists …

China’s 2026-2030 Plan lays down a set of interrelated objectives that aim to raise the economy, accelerate the move towards tech self-reliance, and along with social welfare, and defence, reach the highest quality of development which will be a step towards the 2035 modernization targets. Among the major things mentioned in the plan are a modern industry system, increasing the …