ASEAN VOICE

PM Lawrence Wong praises Singapore’s bold move to embrace integrated resorts, subtly contrasting it with Thailand’s ongoing hesitation amid political uncertainty.

UNESCO’s latest additions to its World Heritage list span five continents, but Indonesia is absent from the 2025 roster.

The Commission on Filipinos Overseas opens nominations for the 2025 MAM Awards to honor outstanding media work on Filipino migration issues. Deadline: July 31.

Jakarta to Pay 19% Tariff, Pledges to Purchase 50 Boeing Jets, Energy and Agriculture Products

Despite global market shifts, Singapore remains the world’s costliest city for high-net-worth individuals, surpassing London and Hong Kong, according to Julius Baer’s 2025 lifestyle report.

Singapore unveils the eStars package to support Timor-Leste’s ASEAN readiness, offering tailored training, leadership development, and policy support until 2028.

The Emerging Business Award Malaysia-Indonesia 2025 fosters deeper investment and trade relations between Medan, Malaysia, and India, with strong local government support.

Malaysian reinsurer Mandarin Re receives “Underwriting Initiative of the Year” for Malaysia, recognising its innovation and growth in the regional insurance sector.

Asean foreign ministers convene in Malaysia to address rising US tariffs and regional conflicts, seeking unity amid growing global economic uncertainties.

Jakarta – Millennials are often told they’re bad with money. What’s less discussed is how they inherited an economy where homeownership, affordable education, and financial stability slipped further out of

Indonesia’s full BRICS membership marks a new era in its foreign policy, but risks straining ASEAN cohesion and trade ties with the US amid rising geopolitical tensions.

Celebrating sustainability and public architecture, the 2025 AHI Awards recognize six outstanding heritage interventions across Europe in cities like Milan, Antwerp, and Ancient Corinth.