The Latest Breaking News from ASEAN

ASEAN won't endorse election in military-ruled Myanmar, Malaysia says

Malaysia-s foreign minister says The Association of Southeast Asian Nations will not endorse elections in military-ruled Myanmar

The Independent UK · Jan 20

Carney’s China trip is another indication that Canada’s energy sector is its gateway to Asia

Canada has a lot to gain in Asia. From his attendance at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in October 2025 to his recent visit in Beijing, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s diplomatic trips to Asia show that Canada has both an interest and a need to enter the…

The Conversation · Jan 19

The Philippines, ASEAN's new chair, starts 2026 on a 'weaker footing' after trade tensions and a $2 billion corruption scandal

Third-quarter GDP growth in the Philippines fell to a four-year low of 4%, prompting Manila to slash growth targets for 2026 through 2028.

Fortune · Jan 14

Air strikes on casinos, colonial borders and a failed Trump ceasefire: What's happening in the Thai-Cambodia conflict

Last week’s border clashes have undercut Trump’s hopes to be a peacemaker, while also endangering a regional economy across the Thai-Cambodia border.

Fortune · Dec 16, 2025

Asia will get steady growth next year, defying global headwinds, says Mastercard’s chief APAC economist

Asia is contributing more to global growth than the Americas or Europe, says Mastercard's David Mann.

Fortune · Dec 12, 2025

Donald Trump Humiliated: War He 'Settled' Erupts — 35,000 People Flee

A new wave of conflict between Thailand and Cambodia has shattered the October 2025 peace agreement, brokered under Donald Trump's watch, prompting airstrikes, civilian casualties, and the mass evacuation of tens of thousands.

International Business Times UK · Dec 8, 2025

Thailand Border Clash Erupts as Cambodia Says Bangkok Spread 'False Info', Undermining Trump's Peace Agreement

Thailand–Cambodia border clash erupts as Phnom Penh accuses Bangkok of spreading 'false information', raising fears over the stability of Trump's peace agreement.

International Business Times UK · Dec 8, 2025

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 · Dec 3, 2025

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 · Nov 26, 2025

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 · Nov 24, 2025