The year 2025 will be tough, but if Malaysia uses its position as ASEAN Chair wisely, ASEAN will prove tougher.

Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysia’s prime minister, has played down concerns that Donald Trump will usher in a long period of economic turmoil in Asia by imposing high tariffs, arguing that after an initial shock the global trading system will continue as before.

The Armed Forces of the Philippines and the US Navy conducted on Sunday a bilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) in the South China Sea. This came in a press release by Philippines armed forces saying that MCAs with the US is its first for the year and fifth overall since launching the joint activities in 2023.

BOGOR, Jan 11 — Japan will give Indonesia two high-speed patrol boats, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Saturday, as Tokyo seeks to boost regional maritime security cooperation in the face of growing assertiveness by China.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- South Korea has pledged stronger ties with ASEAN under Malaysia’s chairmanship, focusing on openness, inclusivity, and international norms aligned with the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP).

South Korea has pledged stronger ties with Asean under Malaysia’s chairmanship, focusing on openness, inclusivity, and international norms aligned

It is no surprise that a top member of the Trump administration, like Hegseth, faces concerns, as there have been worries that the boss himself may not be keen on Southeast Asia.

Beijing's significant diplomatic actions over the past year illustrate that China, as the largest developing country, will maintain its roots in the Global South and commit itself to providing new opportunities for worldwide development through its own ...

There will always be border disputes in Asia, and China should not be singled out because of tensions in the South China Sea, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Wednesday.

Mr. Sugiono also encouraged the group to enhance its mechanism and the capacity of its various bodies to play a proactive role in advancing regional stability and prosperity.

GUANGZHOU -- A Chinese shipbuilding firm on Thursday delivered the country's first comprehensive scientific research ship designed for global deep-sea exploration, including summer operations in the polar regions, with manned deep-diving capabilities in ...

Southeast Asian nations told Myanmar's military government on Sunday its plan to hold an election amid an escalating civil war should not be its priority, urging the junta to start dialogue and end hostilities immediately.