Canada in a Volatile World
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney gets into conversation with Professor Ngaire Woods of Oxford University at the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit on Canada’s engagement with ASEAN, trade diversification, negotiating trade deals and efforts to promote sustainable and inclusive growth across the region Listen to the podcast …
Top Glove Named Among ASEAN’s Top 3 Manufacturing Leaders at ABA 2025
Shah Alam, 27 October 2025 Top Glove Corporation Bhd, the world’s largest manufacturer of gloves, is proud to announce that it has been recognised as one of the Top 3 Organisations in the Manufacturing Category at the ASEAN Business Awards (ABA) 2025, held in conjunction with the ASEAN Business and Investment …
Suphajee assures ASEAN businesses short-term government will not affect long-term economic plans
Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun on Monday reassured ASEAN business leaders that despite the Thai government’s limited tenure, its policies will not hinder Thailand’s long-term goals to become the region’s logistics and digital hub. Suphajee represented Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to deliver Thailand’s economic perspective on the …
Asian Business Entity – championing regional integration through corporate channels
KUALA LUMPUR: The idea of an Asean Business Entity (ABE), in a rapidly evolving regional landscape, is emerging as a forward-looking vision for the next phase of economic integration. Spearheaded by Malaysia and elevated under Budget 2026, the proposal seeks to enable greater mobility and collaboration …
Google Unveils New AI Initiative For ASEAN Member States
Google is doubling down on its artificial intelligence (AI) efforts across Southeast Asia, with Malaysia among the key beneficiaries of new funding, partnerships and education programmes to drive growth and social impact. Announced at the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit (ABIS), the initiatives aim to …
Vietjet wins top honours for safety, service, and regional leadership
On October 26, Vietjet received the prestigious Tourism Grand Winner award at the ASEAN Business Awards (ABAs), held alongside the 47th ASEAN Summit in Malaysia. The accolade recognises the airline’s outstanding contributions to tourism, cultural exchange, and sustainability, cementing its status as a leading force in …
Thailand Reaffirms Ambitious Goal for ASEAN’s Digital and Logistics Hub
On October 25, 2025, Mrs. Suphajee Suthumpun, Minister of Commerce, represented Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, on stage to present the Thai government’s economic vision at the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit. The event, organized by the ASEAN Business Advisory Council …
ASEAN-BAC signs MoU with Chilean industry to boost business ties
KUALA LUMPUR: The ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) and the Chile-ASEAN Business Council have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen business-to-business relations. This agreement establishes a formal cooperation framework to unlock new trade and investment opportunities between ASEAN and Chile. Rodrigo Yáñez, Secretary-General of …
Pembangunan tenaga hijau mengukuhkan kedudukan Sarawak sebagai peneraju diplomasi tenaga rantau ini
KUALA LUMPUR: Pembangunan tenaga hijau di Sarawak terus mengukuhkan kedudukan negeri ini sebagai peneraju diplomasi tenaga rantau ini dengan pelaksanaan pelbagai inisiatif strategik yang menyumbang kepada pembentukan Grid Tenaga ASEAN. Premier Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg berkata, Sarawak kini bukan sekadar …
