Dollar Strains, RMB Rise, and Green Tech to Dominate ASEAN’s 2025 Economic Agenda — Alicia García-Herrero

BY TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 — As Malaysia prepares to host the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits beginning tomorrow (Oct 26–28) in Kuala Lumpur, the region’s economic direction is once again in focus. The meetings, themed “Inclusivity and Sustainability,” will convene more than 30 heads of state and government…

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ASEAN Summit 2025: Malaysia to Lead Push on Financial Safety Nets as Dollar Strains, RMB Rise, and Green-Tech Risks Loom

Alicia García-Herrero, Chief Economist for Asia-Pacific at Natixis BY TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 — As Kuala Lumpur readies to host the 47th ASEAN Summit from Oct 26 to 28, Malaysia’s chairmanship under the theme “Inclusivity and Sustainability” faces the task of steering the bloc through a shifting global financial order….

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Trump’s First ASEAN Summit: Malaysia’s Chairmanship Faces Test of Unity and Diplomacy

Political analyst Dr. Oh Ei Sun, Senior Fellow at the Singapore Institute of International Affairs. BY TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — The spotlight of global diplomacy shifts to Kuala Lumpur this week as Malaysia hosts the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits, drawing an unprecedented assembly of regional and world…

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Malaysia Spearheads Defence Diplomacy as ASEAN Military Chiefs Forge Security Cooperation in KL

The 15th AMOM discussed and exchanged views on regional security challenges and ways to strengthen practical cooperation to maintain security, peace, and prosperity within the region. By Mike Paul KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 – The 15th ASEAN Military Operations Meeting (AMOM) successfully concluded today after four days of strategic discussions aimed at strengthening regional military…

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Anwar Outlines Strategic Roadmap for ASEAN Unity and Reform

At the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim lays out Malaysia’s vision as ASEAN Chair—advocating stronger regional cohesion, economic integration, and resilience in a fragmented global order. By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH JAKARTA, Aug 3 – Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim delivered a pivotal policy address at the ASEAN Secretariat…

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