Indonesia clarifies no agreement made on US military airspace access

Indonesia’s Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin has denied claims that Indonesia granted unrestricted airspace access to the United States military after signing a letter of intent with US Defence Secretary Pete … Read More

Power grid collapse leaves millions struggling in Philippines during extreme heatwave

Millions of people across the Philippines were left without electricity on Friday after a major power grid collapse triggered widespread outages during the country’s hottest month of the year. The … Read More

Philippines’ Marcos says ASEAN shows unity and readiness amid Middle East tensions

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has highlighted that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is demonstrating strong unity and the ability to respond collectively as global uncertainty continues to … Read More

Thailand Rolls Out Multi-Billion Baht Relief to Protect Transport Fares Amid Fuel Price Shock

Thailand has taken a decisive step to shield its transport sector and everyday commuters from rising fuel costs, approving a relief package worth over two billion baht. The move comes … Read More

Anwar Praises New Zealand as a Strong ASEAN Partner, MNZFTA Review Targeted for 2025 Completion

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed Malaysia’s commitment to strengthening ASEAN’s longstanding partnership with New Zealand, calling it a bond built on trust, mutual respect, and shared prosperity. … Read More

Thailand Gears Up for General Election: March 29 Seen as the Most Likely Date

Thailand is heading toward what could be a defining moment in its political future, as officials revealed that the next general election is most likely to take place on March … Read More

China’s Export Growth Hits Six-Month Low in August: A Wake-Up Call for Global Trade Resilience

BEIJING – China’s export engine, long a symbol of its global economic might, showed signs of fatigue in August, marking its slowest growth in six months. Customs data released on … Read More

Indonesia’s Uneasy Calm: Inequality, Job Cuts, and a Nation on Edge

JAKARTA, Sept 2 — Despite government efforts to ease tensions following deadly unrest, the real issues shaking Indonesia’s streets run much deeper — and they’re far from resolved. The recent … Read More