Trump’s attendance at ASEAN Summit hinges on Cambodia–Thailand peace deal

US President Donald Trump will only attend the upcoming ASEAN Summit in Malaysia later this month if he is allowed to preside over a symbolic peace deal signing between Cambodia and Thailand,

Singapore is now Asia's tech-job powerhouse

Singapore’s emergence as a tech hub is no accident. Over the past decade, the government has rolled out multiple targeted initiatives to accelerate digital adoption.

Malaysia’s fuel recalibration: balancing fiscal discipline and public relief

In late September 2025, the Malaysian government unveiled a recalibrated approach to its long-running petrol subsidy, lowering the price of RON95 for citizens to $0.47 per litre.

Argentina’s meltdown, Asia’s dilemma

Argentina has been here before - the country having endured multiple financial meltdowns over the last half-century - each one leaving scars on its once vibrant society and economy.

Small, medium-sized countries establish Future of Investment and Trade Partnership

UAE joins 13 countries in establishing Future of Investment and Trade Partnership to promote open trade, strengthen supply chains and address emerging economic challenges globally.

Vietnam and Singapore strike deal on carbon markets

The deal, concluded virtually on September 16 falls under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, which allows countries to cooperate on reducing greenhouse gas emissions through cross-border carbon credit schemes.

Singapore’s interfaith body expands digital outreach to counter extremism

Singapore’s Inter-Religious Organisation is stepping up its online presence to promote tolerance and counter youth radicalisation through a new initiative, We The People of Singapore.

ASEAN observers monitor Thailand–Cambodia border following ceasefire pact

Malaysia’s Defence Attaché to Thailand, Brigadier General Samsul Rizal Musa, led an ASEAN Interim Observer Team in a three-day inspection of the Thailand–Cambodia border to oversee the ceasefire’s implementation

ASEAN is going nuclear – it's just a matter of time

Across the ASEAN bloc, energy security, surging data-centre demand and net-zero pledges are nudging governments to revisit their nuclear options.

Sinkholes on the rise across Asia: a growing danger beneath the surface

The dramatic rescue of a motorist from a sinkhole on a busy Singapore road has cast new light on an alarming trend across Asia – the increasing frequency and severity of sinkholes swallowing roads, vehicles, and in some cases entire buildings.

The top three ‘megatrends’ set to transform the Asia Pacific region

The rapid development of technologies such as generative AI and the metaverse is already changing how people in Asia Pacific live, work, socialise and shop.

Recent floods across Asia kill hundreds, leave devastation in their wake

From South and Southeast Asia to Central and East Asia, communities have been grappling with flash floods, landslides and glacial lake outbursts as warming temperatures and shifting monsoon dynamics fuel increasingly erratic weather.

ASIA BLOG: If the Thailand-Cambodia conflict escalates, Vietnam won’t stand idle – nor will the US and China

The current flare-up between Thailand and Cambodia feels different from previous disputes. What initially appeared to be a limited skirmish over disputed borderland and nationalist rhetoric now carries the faint, unmistakable whiff of escalation.

5G, AI convergence holds key to transformative growth in ASEAN

A new report from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy has called on ASEAN governments to seize a narrowing window of opportunity to drive transformative economic growth through the convergence of 5G and artificial intelligence.

Turkey blocks e-SIM providers

Legal basis for the move unknown, says cyber law expert.

ASEAN in 2025: still relevant, but only just

Founded on August 8 1967, in Bangkok, ASEAN has long prided itself on unity in diversity, guided by the principles of non-interference and consensus-based decision-making.

Timor-Leste’s ASEAN accession: A milestone moment despite deepening dilemmas

Timor-Leste’s road to ASEAN has been a protracted one. After over a decade of evaluations and delays, including a pandemic, ASEAN granted “in-principle” approval in 2022. The final decision was confirmed during the 46th ASEAN Summiit.

ASIA BLOG: The global fallout of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan

There have already been rumblings in Taiwan that self destruction of key infrastructure would be preferential to Chinese takeover.

Biofuel development in Southeast Asia: a region turning greener by the day