The Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN on Tuesday announced an ambitious strategic plan that includes harmonising trade standards and greater financial integration in an effort to collectively become the world's fourth-largest economy.

The Asean Year of Skills 2025 features regional platforms and events that focus on addressing common challenges faced in developing human capital.

Southeast Asian nations held a summit Tuesday with China and six Persian Gulf countries in efforts to expand economic engagement as they grapple with U.S. tariff hikes.

Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim said there are “vast opportunities” for closer economic cooperation amid the uncertainties attending the shift in U.S. trade policy.

Follow live text commentary of Manchester United’s first post-season tour match against ASEAN All-Stars in Malaysia.

Southeast Asian leaders reached an understanding on Tuesday that any bilateral agreements they might strike with the United States on trade tariffs would not harm the economies of fellow members, Malaysia's premier Anwar Ibrahim said.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. returned to Manila Wednesday after a productive attendance to the 46th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)

Chinese Premier Li Qiang rallied a group of Southeast Asian and Gulf states to deepen cooperation and touted his country’s economic strength, as Beijing ramps up its charm offensive abroad to counter US efforts to isolate the economy.

Southeast Asian regional bloc is set to hold its first-ever three-way summit with China and six Gulf countries.

Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan has urged Southeast Asian nations to accelerate economic integration, diversify markets and stay united to tackle the fallout from global trade disruptions due to sweeping U.

A permanent office is seen as crucial to ensure continuity, improve dialogue efforts, and tackle Myanmar’s ongoing crisis more effectively.