The year 2025 will be tough, but if Malaysia uses its position as ASEAN Chair wisely, ASEAN will prove tougher.

The Armed Forces of the Philippines and the US Navy conducted on Sunday a bilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) in the South China Sea. This came in a press release by Philippines armed forces saying that MCAs with the US is its first for the year and fifth overall since launching the joint activities in 2023.

Before arriving in Jakarta, Ishiba held talks in Kuala Lumpur with Malaysian ... as it seeks to counter China, Japan has been deepening security ties in the region. China claims almost all of the South China Sea despite an international ruling in 2016 ...

South Korea has pledged stronger ties with Asean under Malaysia’s chairmanship, focusing on openness, inclusivity, and international norms aligned

Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysia’s prime minister, has played down concerns that Donald Trump will usher in a long period of economic turmoil in Asia by imposing high tariffs, arguing that after an initial shock the global trading system will continue as before.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- South Korea has pledged stronger ties with ASEAN under Malaysia’s chairmanship, focusing on openness, inclusivity, and international norms aligned with the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP).

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim navigated various discussions at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2025 in Davos, Switzerland, that ranged from light-hearted conversations about his favourite football club to the intricate dynamics of international relations and challenges and successes of regional integration.

Responding to Glazer’s question during the “Country Strategy Dialogue” session on the sidelines of the WEF Annual Summit 2025, he pointed out the significance of sports in a multi-religious country like Malaysia and the importance of promoting it, not only as an industry but also to use the game to foster unity.

Retreat under Malaysia’s chairmanship concluded here today with an advice to Myanmar, a progress evaluation of the

( MENAFN - Asia Times) With the imminent return of Donald trump to the White House and intensifying superpower rivalry in the Indo-Pacific, the year ahead will be crucial for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and its place in the global security spotlight.

Foreign Minister Sugiono has called for unity and the strengthening of ASEAN institutional capacity, underlining that it was “no longer possible” for Southeast Asian countries to go it alone as the current geopolitical landscape continues to present threats to the stability and security of the region.

While Hegseth fumbled in responding to questions from Sen. Tammy Duckworth, who was born in Bangkok and injured in combat while serving in the U.S. military, regional leaders have expressed optimism about U.S. engagement under Trump’s leadership.