Southeast Asia

Malaysia’s PETRONAS Explores Russian Oil Deal Amid Global Energy Shifts By Ibrahim Khalil | April 28, 2026 Malaysia’s state-owned energy giant, Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS), is poised to negotiate with …

The Malacca Strait: World’s Largest Oil Transit Chokepoint Under Renewed Scrutiny As tensions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to disrupt global energy flows, attention has turned to the Malacca …

Air Quality Crisis in Southeast Asia: Indonesia Faces Severe PM2.5 Pollution Air pollution remains a critical public health challenge across Southeast Asia, with Indonesia emerging as the region’s most polluted …

Navigating the Shift: The Evolving Dynamics of US-ASEAN Relations The relationship between the United States and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is currently defined by a complex tension …

The Energy Squeeze: How the Iran War is Destabilizing Southeast Asia Southeast Asia is currently facing one of its most severe energy crises in decades. As the conflict involving Iran, …

Prabowo Focuses on Job Creation During Overseas Visits, Strengthens International Partnerships Jakarta, CNN Indonesia – President Prabowo Subianto has emphasized that his overseas working visits are primarily focused on safeguarding …

GITEX AI ASIA 2026: Singapore Solidifies Position as AI and Quantum Hub Singapore is set to host the second edition of GITEX AI ASIA from April 9-10, 2026, at the …

Toyota Unveils Ninth-Generation Hilux with ICE, BEV, and FCEV Options Toyota Motor Thailand has launched the ninth-generation Hilux, dubbed the Hilux Travo in Thailand, at the 2026 Bangkok International Motor …

Bangsamoro’s First Parliamentary Elections: A Test for the Peace Process Cotabato City, Philippines – Bangsamoro’s first parliamentary elections, scheduled for September 2026, represent a pivotal moment in the region’s transition …

Iran’s Araghchi Marks Eid al-Fitr Amidst Ongoing Conflict with US and Israel As Iran celebrates Eid al-Fitr, Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has expressed gratitude for the support received from …