Undeterred by 4 decades of US sanctions, Iran rolls out red carpet for Southeast Asian tourists
The vast nation is set to tap its rich cultural heritage and breathtaking landscapes.
Philippines President Marcos sets ceiling on rice prices
The Philippines is one of the world's biggest importers of the grain and its retail rice prices climbed further last month, with some varieties surging as much as 25% in some markets in and around the capital.
Myanmar crisis, South China Sea tensions loom over Asean meet
The meeting of foreign ministers comes as doubts mount over the credibility and unity of the bloc in dealing with the region's thorniest challenges.
TikTok to invest billions of dollars in Southeast Asia, says CEO
Southeast Asia, a region with a collective population of 630 million – half of them under 30 – is one of TikTok's biggest markets in terms of user numbers.
With few entry tests, Southeast Asia may gain most from China's travel revival
Except for airplane wastewater testing by Malaysia and Thailand for the virus, the region's 11 nations will treat Chinese travellers like any others.
Asean warns on risk of Taiwan 'miscalculation', ready to help dialogue
Southeast Asian countries tend to tread a careful line in trying to balance their relations with China and the US, wary of getting in between the super powers.
Blinken seeks to shore up Southeast Asia ties in Thailand
This comes days after a stop by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who has embarked on a more extensive tour of Southeast Asia in which he has highlighted Beijing's lavish infrastructure spending.
New Aussie govt looks to Southeast Asia as it deals with ‘difficult’ China relationship
Anthony Albanese and his new foreign minister, Malaysian-born Penny Wong, will face an early test of diplomacy as they fly to Tokyo for a meeting of leaders of the Quad grouping of the US, India and Japan on Tuesday.
With China in focus, Biden makes US$150 million commitment to Asean leaders
Still, the commitments pale in comparison to China's deep ties and influence.
Southeast Asian leaders face rights questions, flying shoe on Washington debut
The US is expected to 'focus on efforts to promote respect for human rights, the rule of law, and good governance', in addition to economic and strategic goals during the summit.
Southeast Asia’s tourism industry begins uneven recovery
International airline bookings to Southeast Asia reached 38% of pre-pandemic levels by late March, according to travel firm ForwardKeys.
Malaysia first for foreign investment in emerging Southeast Asia, index shows
Malaysia received the highest ranking in the region due to its strong performance across all categories measured.
