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MARCH 18, 2026 A war in the Middle East is rapidly becoming Southeast Asia’s economic crisis, as oil shocks, trade disruptions and policy pressure test ASEAN’s resilience like never before. When the United States and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury on 28 February 2026, few in Southeast Asia expected the shockwaves to arrive so swiftly….
Sharp perspectives on the issues shaping Southeast Asia By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH March 10, 20266ASEAN at the Crossroads: Can the Bloc Still Hold? From the South China Sea to Myanmar’s unresolved civil war and a simmering border conflict between two of its own members, ASEAN enters 2026 carrying the weight of unfinished business….
Image: Bar le Constellation Credit Social Media Opinion & Analysis | TNS News By TNS Editorial Team The Alpine resort town of Crans-Montana is synonymous with snow-capped beauty, luxury winter holidays, and celebration. But in the early hours of January 1, 2026, that image was violently shattered. A fire engulfed a packed basement bar, turning…
Prof. Geoffrey Williams shares his analysis on the economic impact of the U.S.–Malaysia trade pact signed during the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur. BY TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — The 47th ASEAN Summit, hosted by Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur, drew international attention with the presence of U.S. President Donald…
By Teguh AnantawikramaVice Chairman, Indonesian Chamber of Commerce (KADIN) KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 – TNS News 🌍 The Lingering Economic Pain After the Pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic may have receded as a public health emergency, but its economic aftershocks continue to reverberate across the globe. Economists now call this era the “World Economic Long COVID”…
