The Latest Breaking News from ASEAN

Malaysia’s ‘ASEAN Shenzhen’ needs some significant legal reform to take off — here’s how

The Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) has been hailed as a game changer for ASEAN. Launched in January 2025, this cross-border initiative brings together Malaysia’s land and workforce with Singapore’s capital and connectivity — aiming to be the future hub of trade, talent, and technology.

The Conversation · Aug 18, 2025

Voices: Malaysia must stop saying one thing and doing another

COMMENT: Promises in Anwar Ibrahim’s manifesto to repeal draconian legislation around media freedoms appear to be missing from the prime minister’s government, writes John Whittingdale

The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2025

Cambodia and Thailand finally work out plan to uphold fragile ceasefire

Repatriation of 18 captured Cambodian soldiers remains a sticking point

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025

Thailand and Cambodia agree to 'immediate and unconditional' ceasefire, Malaysian PM says

Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an “immediate and unconditional” ceasefire from midnight to resolve deadly border clashes, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2025

Thailand and Cambodia agree to 'immediate' ceasefire, Malaysian leader says

The deal on Monday ended the five-day deadly border clashes, after increasing international pressure to bring the fighting to a halt.

Euronews · Jul 28, 2025

Thailand and Cambodia trade accusations as deadly border clashes enter third day

Thailand and Cambodia have accused each other of new attacks as border clashes continue for a third day, leaving at least 33 people dead and over 168,000 displaced as international pressure mounts on both sides to reach a ceasefire

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2025

Thailand deploys gunboats as border conflict with Cambodia spirals

Toll from border conflict rises to 33

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2025

‘Mind-boggling’: Thanks Trump, your the art of the deal just included letting China take the whole Indo-Pacific

You should keep your experts for a reason.

We Got This Covered · Jul 25, 2025

Thailand urges bilateral talks with Cambodia, open to regional mediation

Thai Foreign Ministry spokesman tells Al Jazeera direct talks with Cambodia are priority as deadly clashes continue.

Al Jazeera · Jul 25, 2025

Tens of thousands flee their homes as Thailand and Cambodia clash

Fighting between Thailand and Cambodia over disputed border areas has entered a second day, leaving at least 15 dead and displacing more than 58,000 people

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2025