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ASEAN does not recognize military-ruled Myanmar’s elections, top Philippine diplomat says

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The Association of Southeast Asian Nations does not recognize the recently held elections in Myanmar, the first since the army seized power in 2021, the Philippine foreign secretary said Thursday.See the Story

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim · Johor

Malaysia Sees 2026 as a Year of ‘Execution’ as Anwar Administration Tries to Lock in Policy Gains

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Malaysia sees 2026 as a year of “execution” and “discipline,” the country’s economy minister said, as the Anwar Ibrahim administration tries to rack up policy achievements under the 13th Malaysia Plan (RMK13) ahead of elections that could come as early as February 2028. “2026 is going to be about how we deliver RMK13,” YB Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir told Fortune ahead of the Forum Ekonomi Malaysia summit on Feb. 5. “It’s a higher chance of succes…See the Story

Narendra Modi · India

Fear, Frustration and Fragile Relief: India’s Exporters Ride the US Tariff Rollercoaster

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After almost a year of fear, policy uncertainty and lost orders, India’s exporters tell CNA the latest US tariff cut offers relief - but not clarity.See the Story

Asean Focus: Upcycling Mottainai, the Giraffe, in Thailand

Kirin's expansion into Thailand, Mottainai's upcycling and more are featured in this month's ASEAN FocusASEAN · Thailand Read Article

A New Trend Among Chinese Consumers! Ordering Asean Fruits via Live Streams; Durian and Pomelo Dominate the Market During Chinese New Year.

On February 8, 2026, Xinhua News Agency reported that as the Lunar New Year approaches, Huang Chunlian, the owner of a shop selling fruits, nuts, snacks, and other products from Southeast Asia (ASEAN) at a fruit market in Pingxiang City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, southern China, is busy receiving orders from new and returning customers and rushing to ship orders before transportation services are temporarily suspended during the long hol…Chinese New Year · China Read Article

Malaysia Sees 2026 as a Year of ‘Execution’ as Anwar Administration Tries to Lock in Policy Gains

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Malaysia woos Indian tech giants as ‘living lab’ for Asean expansion - Twentytwo13

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is rapidly accelerating its digital ambitions through strategic partnerships with India, positioning itself as a critical gateway for the Southeast Asian tech landscape. Speaking at the Malaysia-India Business Council (MIBC) CEO forum at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre this afternoon, Malaysia's Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo announced that the nation is currently "ahead of pace" in its mission to…ASEAN · Kuala Lumpur Read Article

Cambodia-Thailand border tensions test ASEAN’s conflict management role

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

ASEAN newsrooms have joined together to provide an initial assessment of the progress and challenges faced by ASEAN in 2026 under the chairmanship of the Philippines. In this series, regional newsrooms Rappler, Mizzima, Kiripost, and Malaysiakini delve into the key issues facing this regional body. PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – As the Philippines takes up the 2026 chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), ongoing tensions alon…ASEAN · Manila Read Article

Civil society pushes for rights-based digital future in ASEAN

Findings highlight the ASEAN’s vision overemphasis on economic efficiency in rapid digitalization, while the promotion and protection of human rights in these documents remain limited. By Ruth NacionalBulatlat.com MANILA – Civil society organizations (CSOs) launched “Rights at the Core – Towards a Rights-Respecting Digital Ecosystem” on Wednesday, February 4, a regional multistakeholder briefing paper on the digital rights landscape in the Asso…ASEAN · Manila Read Article

Philippines, No Protocol Violated at Asean Meeting in Cebu Held at a Casino Hotel —Malacañang

Malacañang maintained that the Philippines did not violate protocol in holding the ASEAN Minister’s Meeting in Cebu, even though it was held at a hotel with a casino. According to Palace Press Officer Atty. Claire Castro, the venue was clearly used as a venue for an international summit and not for gambling. The delegates’ meeting was held in a separate and private area. Castro stressed that it would be a different matter if someone went to the …ASEAN · Cebu Read Article

Lookback on Malaysia's ASEAN chairmanship: Restraint over reform in a year of crises

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ASEAN newsrooms have joined together to provide an initial assessment of the progress and challenges faced by ASEAN in 2026 under the chairmanship of the Philippines. In this series, regional newsrooms Rappler, Mizzima, Kiripost, and Malaysiakini delve into the key issues facing this regional body. KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – Malaysia’s chairmanship of ASEAN in 2025 unfolded amid intensifying great-power rivalry, the Myanmar crisis, South China Sea…ASEAN · Manila Read Article

Philippines hailed as ASEAN’s biggest tourism economy - Asian Journal News

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The Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) launched its flagship Travel Tour Expo at the SMX Convention Center today, not just as a travel sale, but as a showcase for an industry that has largest tourism economy in ASEAN according to the latest World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) data. PTAA President Jaison Yang framed this ascendancy as a call to…ASEAN · Philippines Read Article

ASEAN chair says no change to stance on Myanmar

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ASEAN maintains its Five-Point Consensus on Myanmar, refusing to recognise military-run election outcomes unless violence ceases. Read more at straitstimes.com.ASEAN · International Waters Read Article

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ASEAN does not recognize military-ruled Myanmar’s elections, top Philippine diplomat says

Malaysia Sees 2026 as a Year of ‘Execution’ as Anwar Administration Tries to Lock in Policy Gains

Fear, Frustration and Fragile Relief: India’s Exporters Ride the US Tariff Rollercoaster

Asean Focus: Upcycling Mottainai, the Giraffe, in Thailand

A New Trend Among Chinese Consumers! Ordering Asean Fruits via Live Streams; Durian and Pomelo Dominate the Market During Chinese New Year.

Malaysia Sees 2026 as a Year of ‘Execution’ as Anwar Administration Tries to Lock in Policy Gains

Malaysia woos Indian tech giants as ‘living lab’ for Asean expansion - Twentytwo13

Cambodia-Thailand border tensions test ASEAN’s conflict management role

Civil society pushes for rights-based digital future in ASEAN

Philippines, No Protocol Violated at Asean Meeting in Cebu Held at a Casino Hotel —Malacañang

Lookback on Malaysia's ASEAN chairmanship: Restraint over reform in a year of crises

Philippines hailed as ASEAN’s biggest tourism economy - Asian Journal News

ASEAN chair says no change to stance on Myanmar

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Asean Focus: Upcycling Mottainai, the Giraffe, in Thailand

A New Trend Among Chinese Consumers! Ordering Asean Fruits via Live Streams; Durian and Pomelo Dominate the Market During Chinese New Year.

Malaysia Sees 2026 as a Year of ‘Execution’ as Anwar Administration Tries to Lock in Policy Gains

Malaysia woos Indian tech giants as ‘living lab’ for Asean expansion - Twentytwo13

Cambodia-Thailand border tensions test ASEAN’s conflict management role

Civil society pushes for rights-based digital future in ASEAN

Philippines, No Protocol Violated at Asean Meeting in Cebu Held at a Casino Hotel —Malacañang

Lookback on Malaysia's ASEAN chairmanship: Restraint over reform in a year of crises

Philippines hailed as ASEAN’s biggest tourism economy - Asian Journal News

ASEAN chair says no change to stance on Myanmar

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ASEAN does not recognize military-ruled Myanmar’s elections, top Philippine diplomat says

Malaysia Sees 2026 as a Year of ‘Execution’ as Anwar Administration Tries to Lock in Policy Gains

Fear, Frustration and Fragile Relief: India’s Exporters Ride the US Tariff Rollercoaster

Asean Focus: Upcycling Mottainai, the Giraffe, in Thailand

A New Trend Among Chinese Consumers! Ordering Asean Fruits via Live Streams; Durian and Pomelo Dominate the Market During Chinese New Year.

Malaysia Sees 2026 as a Year of ‘Execution’ as Anwar Administration Tries to Lock in Policy Gains

Malaysia woos Indian tech giants as ‘living lab’ for Asean expansion - Twentytwo13

Cambodia-Thailand border tensions test ASEAN’s conflict management role

Civil society pushes for rights-based digital future in ASEAN

Philippines, No Protocol Violated at Asean Meeting in Cebu Held at a Casino Hotel —Malacañang

Lookback on Malaysia's ASEAN chairmanship: Restraint over reform in a year of crises

Philippines hailed as ASEAN’s biggest tourism economy - Asian Journal News

ASEAN chair says no change to stance on Myanmar

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Asean Focus: Upcycling Mottainai, the Giraffe, in Thailand

A New Trend Among Chinese Consumers! Ordering Asean Fruits via Live Streams; Durian and Pomelo Dominate the Market During Chinese New Year.

Malaysia Sees 2026 as a Year of ‘Execution’ as Anwar Administration Tries to Lock in Policy Gains

Malaysia woos Indian tech giants as ‘living lab’ for Asean expansion - Twentytwo13

Cambodia-Thailand border tensions test ASEAN’s conflict management role

Civil society pushes for rights-based digital future in ASEAN

Philippines, No Protocol Violated at Asean Meeting in Cebu Held at a Casino Hotel —Malacañang

Lookback on Malaysia's ASEAN chairmanship: Restraint over reform in a year of crises

Philippines hailed as ASEAN’s biggest tourism economy - Asian Journal News

ASEAN chair says no change to stance on Myanmar

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