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The Latest Breaking News from ASEAN

Myanmar’s military will no doubt win this month’s sham elections. But could a shake-up follow?

Myanmar’s military regime has announced elections will be held in three phases, starting on December 28 and concluding in January.

The Conversation

Why an ASEAN power grid is key to tapping Southeast Asia's green potential

A regional grid may be pricy, but it can help export green power where it needs to go—and boost regional cooperation too.

Fortune

Going green doesn’t always mean going big: ‘Pay attention to the small- and medium-sized players as well’

There’s a huge funding gap in the global green transition, particularly among emerging markets with less ability to tap global capital.

Fortune

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Thailand's foreign minister hopes EU will help bring balance of powers to ASEAN region

Thailand’s Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow told Euronews on the sideline of an indo-pacific region meeting in Brussels that the EU’s presence in the ASEAN region could help as a balance of powers between the US and China.

Euronews

The IPO market is being re-globalized as Asia’s markets embrace dual listings and corporate governance reform

Asian companies are increasingly exploring the possibility of listing in non-U.S. markets.

Fortune

Southeast Asia needs to ‘think bigger’ if it wants to compete at the same level as the world’s biggest companies

“Not one of our countries in ASEAN is big enough to produce a multibillion-dollar company,” said Asia Partners cofounder Nicholas Nash.

Fortune

Philippines wants to strengthen cooperation with the EU in South China Sea

Chinese authorities say most of the area of the South China Sea belongs to Beijing, claims contested by a number of other countries in the region.

Euronews

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'A national security problem and a homeland security problem': The world targets Southeast Asia's notorious scam centers

The U.S. announced on Thursday that it will start a new "Scam Center Strike Force" to target cybercriminals based in Southeast Asia

Fortune

Energy Insider: China Achieves Breakthrough With Thorium Molten Salt Reactor

China–ASEAN power trade tops 75 billion kWh, PetroChina-led project in Iraq boosts oil processing capacity

Caixin Global

Trump takes center stage at APEC–yet Asia’s business leaders are optimistic that multilateralism will prevail

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Fortune

Pete Hegseth Condemns China's 'Destabilizing Actions' In South China Sea, Pledges US Support To Southeast Asian Allies: Reports

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth on Saturday condemned Beijing for its escalating "destabilizing actions" in the South China Sea during multilateral defense talks in Kuala Lumpur.

Benzinga

US urges ASEAN to be firm in countering China in the South China Sea

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urges Southeast Asian nations to strengthen their maritime forces to counter China's actions in the South China Sea

The Independent UK

India and US sign 10-year defence deal to expand military cooperation

Hegseth hails new defence deal with India as ‘cornerstone for regional stability’ which includes military and technological cooperation

The Independent UK

Malaysia urges ASEAN to expand defense cooperation in cyberspace

Malaysia's defense minister is calling for members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to extend their security partnerships from the high seas to cyberspace

The Independent UK

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Why ASEAN membership matters for Southeast Asia's smallest economy: It's a ‘credible signal’ of stability to wary international investors

With oil and gas revenues starting to run dry, Timor-Leste, also known as East Timor, needs to explore new options.

Caixin Global

Business Brief (Oct. 29): China Overtakes U.S. as Germany’s Top Trader

China and ASEAN sign upgraded free trade protocol, Chinese banks face mounting pressure from property slump

The Guardian - UK

Trump and Xi talks could end months of global economic chaos

High on agenda for the leaders of the US and China will be rare earths and tariffs, with a chance of a relationship reset

The Independent UK

The Latest: Air strikes, ICE crackdown and shutdown continue with Trump in Asia

U.S. President Donald Trump has met with Japan’s newly elected, ultraconservative leader in Tokyo during one of the busiest days of his Asia trip

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Euronews

China signs expanded ASEAN free trade pact as alternate to US protectionism

The free trade area covers a combined market of more than 2 billion people, lowers tariffs on goods, and boosts flows of services and investment.

AAP

AUKUS subs deal won't be expanded to include Japan: PM

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been invited to Japan after a 'positive' meeting with the Asian nation's newly-elected prime minister.

The Independent UK

China and ASEAN sign expanded free trade pact

Beijing and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations have signed an expanded free trade agreement as both sides face increased protectionism from the United States

The Independent UK

In AP interview, East Timor's Ramos-Horta says personal diplomacy could bring Myanmar ceasefire

East Timor’s President José Ramos-Horta has expressed willingness to mediate in Myanmar’s civil war after his country joined the Association of Southeast Asian Nations

Benzinga

Trump-Xi Jinping Set To Finalize Deal As US-China Deescalate Trade Tensions — Dow Futures Surge 242 Points

U.S. stock futures climbed Sunday evening following a significant breakthrough in the trade negotiations between the United States and China during the ASEAN summit over the weekend.

The Guardian - AU

Opposition wants ‘balanced outcome’ on environment protection reforms – as it happened

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AAP

'Get on board': minister's environment overhaul appeal

Negotiating the passage of major environment reforms through parliament is pulling the federal government in different directions.

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