ASEAN News

Indonesia has urged ASEAN and Japan to enhance cooperation in the region in dealing with the growing sophistication of cybersecurity threats, especially involving the use of artificial intelligence. Indonesia’s National Cyber and Crypto Agency (BSSN) director Nugroho Sulistyo Budi spoke on “Collective Digital Security” at the 3rd ASEAN-Japan Cybersecurity Community Alliance (AJCCA) Conference in Bangkok on 29th October 2026. As …

Shanghai’s office vacancy crisis is putting pressure on one of China’s biggest business hubs. New buildings continue to be built and businesses are cautious about space requirements. The market for commercial properties in China has also been slow to attract overseas investors.  Of the tracked office property in Shanghai, 24.4% was vacant in the third quarter of 2026. The rate …

In China, there are some parents who pay thousands of yuan to send their children out of the city to the countryside for work. The hardship camps in China offer to inculcate discipline, gratitude and resilience in youngsters through chores they have not done before.  However, as videos of children crying and tired spread online, a hard question arises: Does …

In his latest speech, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has reiterated India’s stance on sharing the country’s experience of combating terrorism with the ASEAN countries and its dialogue partners. Singh underlined decades of experience in facing security threats across borders during the 13th ASEAN Defence Ministers‘ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) in Cebu City, Philippines on October 29, 2026. India ASEAN Counter Terrorism initiative …

While Southeast Asia has become an important manufacturing and investment destination, the region’s economic potential is limited by the lack of markets and by the logistical challenges and uneven regional integration. Improving ASEAN Regional Trade may lead to a more competitive ASEAN region and lower vulnerability to global economic uncertainty of ASEAN member economies. The next big economic opportunity for …

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be attending the 13th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) on October 28–29, 2026 in Cebu, Philippines. In Southeast Asia, countries are keen on deepening defence cooperation in response to the changed regional security dynamics, the Rajnath Singh Cebu Visit takes place. Singh will discuss bilateral issues and address international security concerns, says India’s Ministry …

Today, preferential trade agreement in New Delhi is being a matter of serious consideration due to a sharp rise in imports from Vietnam. The regulatory eyes of the Indian government are now being focused on the India-ASEAN trade rules in the wake of the increased reliance of the domestic electronics supply chain on Southeast Asian manufacturing. Recently, India’s trade negotiators …

China’s export engine gathered speed in September, as shipments abroad jumped 36.3% from a year earlier, marking their strongest growth since February. The surge in China’s export growth in September beat market expectations and accelerated from 25.0% in August, according to Chinese customs data reported by Reuters. Analysts surveyed by Reuters had expected a 25.5% rise. Imports also grew faster, …

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met with President of the Federated States of Micronesia Wesley W. Simina in Tokyo ahead of the Pacific Islands summit later this month, as Japan-Micronesia cooperation is gaining momentum, and the meeting also marked the 40th anniversary of Micronesia’s independence, highlighting the strong relationship between the two countries and their mutual commitment to regional stability …

Vietnam has made strides in achieving its goals in clean energy by entering into a collaboration with Denmark regarding the development of an offshore wind project that will cost US$4 billion or more. Alnhzvw’e state-owned energy company, Petrovietnam, and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), a Danish investment firm, have oqcusb to develop the Nam Trung Bo 1 offshore wind project in …