China’s Wang Yi calls on South-east Asia to back openness amid Trump tariffs

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called on South-east Asian nations to uphold openness and cooperation on July 10, delivering a message of inclusivity as US President Donald Trump threatens sweeping tariffs on countries across the region. “Together with …

Australia joins a biosecurity battle being waged across South-East Asia

"This is a tropical country, there are a lot of insects which we have to deal with," said Dr Dao Ngoc Quang, director of the Forest Protection Research Centre at the Vietnamese Academy of Forest Science.

Food Empire to invest US$37 million to expand India coffee facility, eyes Asia for growth 

[SINGAPORE] Food and beverage company Food Empire intends to invest US$37 million to expand the capacity of its spray-dried soluble coffee manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh, India. This will boost the facility’s capacity by around 60 per cent and …

‘A nuke-free South-East Asia more crucial than ever’

KUALA LUMPUR: While the Cold War might have ended decades ago, the threat of nuclear weapons is even greater at present, which is why Asean should remain united in its pursuit for a nuclear-free South-East Asia, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. The Foreign …

Trade war 'not a passing storm', Malaysian PM warns South-East Asian nations

Malaysia's prime minster has warned that global trade is being weaponised as south-east Asian leaders held annual talks amid the looming threat of US tariffs. Concerns about US tariffs have jolted the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN), a …

18 million more girls in South Asia could suffer from anaemia by 2030: WHO South East Asia

Colombo [Sri Lanka], July 9 (ANI): Anaemia remains one of South Asia's most persistent health and equity challenges, affecting nearly half of all adolescent girls and women in the region. A statement highlighting the wide-ranging influence and impacts …

9 rare and exotic birds that are found in South-East Asia

Tariff tracker: Where South-east Asia and China stand as the clock runs down

[SINGAPORE, JAKARTA, KUALA LUMPUR, HO CHI MINH] It’s been the longest 90 days. Set to expire on Wednesday (Jul 9), the US-imposed pause on country-specific tariffs sent South-east Asian countries and China scrambling to secure last-minute deals and protect …

Markus Sayuti appointed Executive Director, Treaty & Retro Division for UIB Asia

International re/insurance broker United Insurance Brokers Limited (UIB) has announced the appointment of Markus Sayuti as Executive Director, Treaty & Retro Division, UIB Asia, effective 1 July 2025. Sayuti will play a pivotal role, collaborating …

The Black Parade is coming: My Chemical Romance confirms KL stop for South-east Asia tour

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 — After hints of a stopover in Kuala Lumpur, My Chemical Romance (MCR) is making Malaysian fans’ wishes come true. The band released details online of its South-east Asian tour legs and Malaysia will see MCR on April 30 next year. As …