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Trump to attend ASEAN summit after call with Malaysian PM

Trump to attend ASEAN summit after call with Malaysian PM

Trump’s attendance would mark the first time a Republican president has attended an Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) leaders’ meeting, following several years of lower-level US representation.

Singapore-US tariff talks stall, as ASEAN peers gain ground

Singapore-US tariff talks stall, as ASEAN peers gain ground

The lack of movement in the US contrasts with the global economic superpower's ongoing engagement with Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines, which are reportedly in early-stage talks on tariff exemptions under the same regime.

Malaysia tightens US AI chip exports amid China scrutiny

Malaysia tightens US AI chip exports amid China scrutiny

“This is a safeguard to protect Malaysia’s status as a responsible trade partner,” the ministry said in a statement issued on 14 July. “Firms found violating these controls will face legal action.”

BRICS future up for debate after Xi, Putin no-shows

BRICS future up for debate after Xi, Putin no-shows

French economist Thomas Piketty urged Western powers to take BRICS seriously, given its rising economic weight. He noted the bloc has surpassed the G7 in purchasing power parity, accounting for more than 32% of global GDP.

Philippine digitalisation push exceeds payment targets, expands rural outreach

Philippine digitalisation push exceeds payment targets, expands rural outreach

The Philippine Department of Information and Communications Technology said it had deployed 2,655 free public Wi-Fi sites across Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao (i.e. nationwide) under its Broadband ng Masa programme. The scheme targets geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas.

ASEAN responds to Trump tariffs in wake of Rubio visit

ASEAN responds to Trump tariffs in wake of Rubio visit

Southeast Asia (SEA) governments are seeking clarification and concessions after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s first official visit to the region, which followed the Trump administration’s decision to issue new tariff notices to nearly all ASEAN countries.

ASEAN governments urged to close policy gaps as startup ecosystems stall

ASEAN governments urged to close policy gaps as startup ecosystems stall

ASEAN's uneven performance reflects structural problems, including talent constraints, uncoordinated capital flows and a lack of cross-border regulatory support.

Macron inks defence, aviation deals on SEA tour

Macron inks defence, aviation deals on SEA tour

French President Emmanuel Macron called France “a power that respects its partners” during his 25-29 May tour of Vietnam, Indonesia and Singapore, when he promoted his country as a strategic partner for Southeast Asia (SEA) amid growing US-China rivalry. The trip focused on trade, defence and clean energy cooperation, as

Singapore world's third least corrupt country - Transparency International

Singapore world's third least corrupt country - Transparency International

A new report from Transparency International (TI) sees mixed results for Southeast Asia (SEA) with Singapore maintaining its position as the region’s least corrupt nation, while Malaysia and Thailand grapple with governance challenges. “Asia Pacific is home to a third of the world’s population, has the second largest