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Singapore, 22 July 2026 – Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has announced a wide-ranging Cabinet reshuffle that promotes younger officeholders, brings labour chief Ng Chee Meng back into government…
Manila, 22 July 2026 – The United States remains willing to negotiate an end to the Iran crisis, although Washington has questioned Tehran’s commitment to meaningful talks as…
Jakarta, 22 July 2026 – Bank Indonesia is expected to raise its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 6% in a closely divided policy decision, placing…
Jakarta, 21 July 2026 – Indonesia has approved legislation enabling the creation of international financial centres offering extensive tax and regulatory incentives, as Southeast Asia’s largest economy seeks…
Bangkok, 20 July 2026 – Thailand has raised concerns with China over the delivery of military tanks to Cambodia, warning that the development could heighten public anxiety and…
Manila, 20 July 2026 – ASEAN foreign ministers are gathering in the Philippine capital for a crucial round of meetings that will test whether Southeast Asia’s regional bloc…
Jakarta, 20 July 2026 – The Indonesian rupiah could recover from its recent weakness as higher interest rates, stronger fiscal discipline and improving confidence in the country’s economic…
Manila, 17 July 2026 – US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to hold high-level talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during a series of Asia-Pacific…
Singapore, 12 July 2026 – Singapore and Malaysia’s partnership has been strengthened by mutual respect, practical cooperation and a clear understanding of each other’s interests, President Tharman Shanmugaratnam…
Putrajaya, 10 July 2026 – Malaysia and Thailand have resolved a fisheries trade dispute and agreed to move forward with plans for a special border economic zone, marking…
