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No Malacca Tax Issue in ASEAN-EU Talks as Indonesia Sticks to Maritime Law
None of the participating countries raised the Malacca Strait tax at the ASEAN-EU Summit in Brunei Darussalam.News Apr 29, 2026 | 3:11 pm
Indonesia Backs EU-ASEAN Trade Pact Plan, No Timeline Yet
Despite a commitment to expand trade, ASEAN and the EU have not set a fixed timeline for when the bloc-to-bloc negotiations to start.Business Apr 29, 2026 | 8:08 am
EU Doesn't Want ASEAN to Buy Russian Oil
The EU says that Russia will use the oil money to continue to fund the war in Ukraine.News Apr 28, 2026 | 4:11 pm
Concrete Action Needed: ASEAN, EU Gather in Brunei as Fuel Crisis Deepens
Only time will tell whether talks can yield an actionable proposal to cool down the energy shocks triggered by the Iran war.News Apr 28, 2026 | 10:00 am
Indonesian Vice Foreign Minister Joins Brunei's ASEAN-EU Talks Amid Hormuz Worries
Southeast Asian and European chief diplomats are gathering in Brunei at a time when the world grapples with the Strait of Hormuz blockade.News Apr 27, 2026 | 8:35 pm
Beyond $320 Billion: Will ASEAN, EU Keep Trade Pact Goal Alive in Brunei?
ASEAN and the EU have previously entertaihned the idea of securing a bloc-to-bloc free trade agreement.Business Apr 27, 2026 | 11:05 am
UN Says Indonesia to Grow 4.9% This Year, Malaysia at 4.4%
The UN ESCAP says that Indonesia's real GDP growth is expected to ease from 5.1% in 2025 to 4.9% the following year.Business Apr 21, 2026 | 8:29 pm
ASEAN Aligns Policy Tools to Navigate Global Uncertainty
ASEAN advances policy coordination, payment connectivity, and financial integration to sustain growth amid global pressures.Business Apr 13, 2026 | 7:23 pm
ADB Projects 5.2% Growth for Indonesia, Beating Malaysia’s 4.6%
However, both Indonesia and Malaysia are still far behind Vietnam's pace of growth.Business Apr 10, 2026 | 11:00 am
Airfare Hike to Put Indonesian Tourism Behind ASEAN Neighbors
Indonesia has become a market for Vietnamese and Thai tourism industries as Jakarta announces a 13% cap on domestic airfare.News Apr 7, 2026 | 2:00 pm
No More Dollar: China-ASEAN Cross-Border Yuan Use Nears $1.3 Trillion
China-ASEAN cross-border yuan settlement jumped over 50% year-on-year in 2024.Business Mar 26, 2026 | 7:05 pm
China Wants to Help ASEAN Switch to Renewables as Manila Faces Energy Emergency
China says that Beijing is in a "better position" to tackle the Iran war fuel crisis thanks to its early shifts to emissions-free sources.News Mar 26, 2026 | 3:09 pm
Vietnam Clinches Russian Nuclear Power Deal, What About Indonesia?
Vietnam is reviving its nuclear power ambitions with a new Russian deal, amidst budding interest in atomic energy from Indonesia.News Mar 25, 2026 | 9:39 am
Flying Out of Thailand? Expect a Higher Airport Bill in 2026
Thailand will raise its airport departure fee to 1,120 baht from June 20, 2026, to fund expansion, with the charge included in airfares.Lifestyle Mar 24, 2026 | 2:34 pm
China, Indonesia Beef Up Maritime Ties
China and ASEAN seek to secure the “golden rules” for the coveted South China Sea within this year.News Mar 9, 2026 | 7:27 am
Indonesia Says Gaza Peace Board Won’t Divide ASEAN
Indonesia, Cambodia, and Vietnam are the only ASEAN members in ASEAN.News Feb 28, 2026 | 4:21 pm
Malaysia Envoy: Indonesia Partnership Key to ASEAN’s Future Resilience
Malaysia’s envoy says deeper Indonesia–Malaysia ties and stronger ASEAN cooperation are key to navigating global uncertainty.Business Feb 27, 2026 | 6:27 pm
Time to Involve Women in Myanmar Peace Process, UK Says
Five years have passed since the Myanmar coup, and now UK says that it's about time to involve women in the peace processes.News Feb 26, 2026 | 7:45 am
Indonesia to Cut ASEAN Import to Make Room for $15 Billion US Energy
Indonesia says it is also open to importing less energy from other sources such as the Middle East and Africa.Business Feb 20, 2026 | 10:48 pm
American Firms See Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines as SE Asia’s 'VIP Club'
Vietnam is leading the club because of its advanced trade policy and human capital investment, US-ASEAN Business Council says.Business Feb 9, 2026 | 5:41 pm
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