Southeast Asia News

Singapore will host Evo's first Southeast Asia fighting game event at Marina Bay Sands from January 15 to 17, 2027, featuring tournaments, arcade games, and cos

A 98% chance of a "very strong" El Nino from next month to December is predicted to put pressure on farmers, families, and livelihoods across Southeast Asia, po

China's new Pinglu Canal aims to connect landlocked regions with Southeast Asia, prompting China to strengthen ties with ASEAN countries amidst rising tensions

Anthropic is set to open its first Southeast Asia office in Singapore in October, marking its fifth Asia-Pacific location and intensifying competition with Open

China's new Pinglu Canal, its first modern river-to-sea canal, is expected to significantly reduce trade time and costs to Southeast Asia.

Deborah Elms of the Hinrich Foundation warns that if the US views all trade as a potential scam, Southeast Asian trading partners should anticipate more tariffs

Southeast Asia is challenged to translate climate promises into action, as climate advocates gather in Singapore for a training organized by Al Gore's Climate R

Data from the Traveloka platform indicates that Southeast Asian travelers are opting for higher-value travel options during sale periods.

Wildfires in Indonesia's Kalimantan province are causing smoke and toxic haze to spread across Southeast Asia.

Canva's push into productivity software is gaining traction, particularly in Southeast Asia where mobile usage for creating presentations and documents is high,

A toxic wildfire haze is spreading across Southeast Asia, impacting millions and causing respiratory issues in over 12,000 children, as a 'super' El Niño intens

Ferrari believes its Amalfi Spider can succeed in Southeast Asia, despite the region's challenging conditions for convertibles like heavy traffic, tropical weat

Siemens Healthineers is showcasing its AI-powered technological innovations aimed at transforming healthcare delivery across Southeast Asia.

Sandhya Devanathan, Meta's Vice President for India and Southeast Asia, is departing the company after over a decade to join OpenAI as Vice President for Southe

OGA 2026 is set to position Kuala Lumpur as the regional marketplace for Southeast Asia's energy growth.

While the AI boom is driving significant economic growth and exports in parts of Asia, economists warn that for Southeast Asia, these gains might be a "short-te

Recent deadly shootings in Thailand and the Philippines have brought gun laws under scrutiny and raised questions about firearm access, accountability, and enfo

Thousands trafficked into Southeast Asia's cyber-fraud industry, particularly in Thailand, Cambodia, and Myanmar, find themselves still trapped even after escap

The Traveloka SEA Index Q2 2026 reports that Southeast Asian travelers are booking longer stays and increasingly choosing beaches within the region.

Fairmont International School Vietnam has officially launched, bringing a 70-year U.S. education legacy to Southeast Asia.

Qatar's Ooredoo Group, in collaboration with Nvidia and Nokia, is investing billions to establish a dedicated AI compute and neocloud platform named Zankore in

Inspired by the Chinese film 'Dear You,' more Singaporeans and Malaysians of Teochew descent are using a volunteer network in China and platforms like WeChat to

As former US President Donald Trump pursued control of Greenland, the island's growing Southeast Asian migrant community, including Filipinos and Thais, faced u

A new study indicates that Vietnam is a global leader in self-care readiness, suggesting a potential solution to alleviate pressure on its healthcare services.