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South-East Asian countries have a special responsibility and a crucial role to play in maintaining the balance between the two powers - China and the United States - said Professor Wang Gungwu.
Now is the time for Beijing to show 'geopolitical magnanimity' on tough issues like the South China Sea, Malaysian global affairs expert says
HANOI: Vietnam has been ranked the second happiest country in Southeast Asia, behind only Singapore, according to the 2025 World Happiness Report released on Thursday (March 20).
NEW DELHI: The Government of India has successfully repatriated 266 Indian nationals who were released from cybercrime centres in Southeast Asia, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Wednesday (March 12).
Vietnam has been ranked the second happiest country in Southeast Asia, behind only Singapore, according to the 2025 World Happiness Report
HONG KONG: (Bernama-Xinhua) The Security Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government on Saturday (March 8) announced that another six Hong Kong residents who were lured and detained in Southeast Asia have been rescued and returned to Hong Kong, reported Xinhua.
KUCHING: Sarawak is poised to position Borneo as a major energy exporter in Southeast Asia, leveraging its abundant natural resources, strategic location, and commitment to clean energy, says Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg.
SINGAPORE: Southeast Asia's largest bank DBS said that 4,000 jobs could be cut in the next three years and be replaced by artificial intelligence as the technology becomes more advanced.
PHNOM PENH: (Bernama) The sporadic forest fires in mainland Southeast Asia signal the return of the hazardous haze, which could inflict extensive damage on the economy and society-reminiscent of the grim 1997 haze episode.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) has launched Southeast Asia's first e-licensing platform for aviation professionals.
KOTA KINABALU: Sabahans can expect a more reliable power supply with the completion of a 100MegaWatt Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), set to be operational by June this year.
SOUTH Korean and Thailand equities tumbled on Friday after new U.S. tariffs on auto imports jolted car and auto parts makers, while participants in Asian emerging markets braced for the reciprocal U.S. tariffs set to take effect next week.
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah is poised to position itself as a key energy hub in Southeast Asia with the launch of an RM8.88 billion oil and gas energy hub project at the Sipitang Oil and Gas Industrial Park (SOGIP).
GEORGE TOWN: The Digital Ministry is actively working towards the government’s goal of positioning Malaysia as a leader in the digital economy within Southeast Asia.
Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Saturday (March 29, 2025).
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has announced that Vietnam may buy Embraer planes and become a regional hub for Brazilian meat processing operations, as he met Vietnam's President Luong Cuong in Hanoi.
VinFast, Vietnam's largest electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has partnered with MGA.414 Corporation, the operator of the JIGA automotive service chain, to expand its EV service network in the Philippines.
Brice Tchaplyguine, the man at the helm of TAG Heuer Southeast Asia, South Korea and Australia, tells StarChrono how the watch brand's motorsports heritage helps it stand out.
THE onset of Donald Trump’s second presidency signals an impending geopolitical realignment.
Thailand may be fully in the spotlight but neighboring destination Vietbnam that's one-upping it in terms of growth.
