March 17, 2026 NEW YORK – When the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed following US and Israeli strikes on Iran, the story from most newsrooms described shocks to oil prices, liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply and supply chains which would eventually normalise. ASEAN countries should draw a different conclusion. Price and supply shocks have been … Read more
Indonesia’s ministries of higher education and immigration are expected to work together to address challenges including heavy administrative burdens on universities acting as visa sponsors, as well as long visa processing times, high costs, limited transparency, and weak inter-agency coordination – factors hindering the country’s competitiveness in attracting international students. According to Indonesian media reports, … Read more
Grab Holdings announced a $3.2 million commitment for 2026 from the GrabForGood Fund to support education, community care and disaster relief programs across Southeast Asia, the Singapore-headquartered technology giant said in a release last Friday. The funding will support initiatives across the region, including the GrabScholar program, which provides bursaries for underprivileged schoolchildren and full-ride … Read more
The Iran war is reshaping global flight paths, posing a threat to Southeast Asia’s key tourism sector. Iranian missile and drone attacks have shut down key Middle Eastern aviation hubs like Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha, cutting off popular travel routes for European and U.S. travelers to get to Southeast Asia’s beaches and temples. Travel … Read more
Asean should position itself as a safe haven for investment amid worsening global volatility, the host country said as the region’s economic ministers kicked off their meeting in Manila on Friday. “Let us ensure that Asean remains a region where investment is met with certainty and where cooperation creates genuine opportunity for our people,” Philippine … Read more
March 9, 2026 BEIJING – China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are looking forward to completing the consultation on a Code of Conduct in the South China Sea this year, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said during a news conference on Sunday. The consultation “has reached crunch time”, Wang said, adding that China … Read more
Marcos backs UAE as Southeast Asia leaders urge restraint over Iran war Philstar.com Marcos voices solidarity with UAE, hopes for end to hostilities Philippine News Agency Marcos hoping for end to Middle East war, expresses solidarity with UAE Inquirer.net US-Israel vs Iran war: The initial impact on Filipinos in UAE Rappler Cebu OFW awaits her return to Dubai amid … Read more
By VNA  March 3, 2026 | 05:41 pm PT Airbnb logo and stock graph are seen displayed in this illustration taken, May 3, 2022. Photo by Reuters The Indonesian Government has issued new regulations to strengthen management of short-term accommodation services, including properties listed on online platforms such as Airbnb. All accommodations listed on online … Read more
By VNA  March 1, 2026 | 03:00 pm PT Job seekers attend a job fair in Jakarta, Indonesia, in 2024. Photo by Reuters The Government of Indonesia, the largest economy in Southeast Asia, has set a target of deploying between 300,000 and 500,000 skilled migrant workers overseas in 2026, with departures scheduled to begin in … Read more
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