The Latest Breaking News from ASEAN

Myanmar campaigners accuse Burnham of ‘quietly’ softening stance towards military regime

UK government criticised for handing ‘propaganda opportunity’ to Myanmar’s military junta

The Independent UK · Oct 23

Honda's Mitsubishi-Based Truck Is Official, Coming In 2028

Honda and Mitsubishi will supply vehicles for each other’s lineups, starting with a Triton-based pickup.

Motor1 · Oct 22

Myanmar’s ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi seen in rare photos after receiving gift from King Charles

Critics said images of detained former leader were a stunt by the military to end country’s diplomatic isolation

The Guardian - AU · Oct 20

The Untested ICBM on Permanent Display: What Kim Jong Un Wants Washington to Know Before Any Summit

Kim Jong Un opened a defense museum featuring the untested Hwasong-20 ICBM as Trump signals a possible fourth summit at the November APEC gathering in Shenzhen.

Latin Times · Oct 16

"India stands ready to work with ASEAN as reliable, equal partner": Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday called for stronger defence cooperation between India and ASEAN countries, including joint research on maritime security, counter-drone systems, cyber defence and disaster response, stressing that regional challenges require collective action and practical solutions.

The Economic Times · Oct 14

Rising Tariffs and a Declining U.S. Mean Canada Must Diversify Its Partnerships

Canada must reduce its dependence on the U.S. amid escalating trade tensions by diversifying global partnerships with India, China, Southeast Asia, Europe and emerging markets.

International Business Times · Oct 13

Asia races to stockpile oil, speed up renewables in response to Iran war

Amid the uncertainties triggered by the Iran war, Asian countries are stepping up their oil storage frameworks. The Philippines is on a mission to establish a national oil reserve by 2027, promoting regional unity. ASEAN intends to achieve 30% of renewables in its primary energy mix and 45% in capacity.

The Economic Times · Oct 8

Myanmar's military-backed leader seeks closer ties on visit to Malaysia as he pivots to diplomacy

Myanmar's military-backed leader, Min Aung Hlaing, is focusing on diplomacy and bilateral cooperation during his visit to Malaysia

The Independent UK · Oct 8

Nissan's Chinese Truck Goes On Sale In Mexico And Other Markets

The Frontier Pro / Navara Pro will be available with pure combustion engines and plug-in hybrids.

Motor1 · Oct 8

Australia tightens student visa rules, limits dependants for international students

Australia has put in place stricter rules for student visas to tackle issues like visa hopping and to manage onshore applications better. Plus, they'll be tightening up on course transfers and limiting how many family members can accompany international students, especially affecting those from India who are looking to study,…

The Economic Times · Oct 5