The country hosts the region’s biggest event, sees a new twist in the 1MDB scandal and is at a critical political juncture.

Thailand bombed a casino and a bridge in Cambodia, according to reports, as clashes between the two sides continued unabated ahead of a special Asean foreign ministers meeting on Monday to discuss the conflict.

The meeting, which will be chaired by Malaysia, will provide an opportunity for both sides to directly negotiate and resolve their differences peacefully, Anwar said.

Two-way trade between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China is expected to exceed US$1 trillion by the end of 2025.

Keen to defuse tensions and bring lasting peace, foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations met in Kuala Lumpur on Monday to explore ways to resolve the border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, with a focus on rebuilding mutual trust.

The European Union has welcomed the ceasefire agreement signed between Cambodia and Thailand, urging both sides to fully implement the deal in good faith. In a December 27 statement, EU Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Anouar El Anouni noted that the bloc appreciated ASEAN’s positive role in helping achieve the agreement.

MANILA, Philippines — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) announced that it will officially launch a commemorative P10 ASEAN coin, as the country will assume the chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2026.

Indonesia’s standout proposal led a summit where ASEAN youth offered fresh insights for a stronger, future-ready health landscape

To ensure that Filipino workers remain competitive and ready for the future, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) participated in the ASEAN Human

The Philippines is ready to help shape the future of tourism in the region as the Philippine hosting of the 2026 Asean nears, the Department of Tourism said.