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Malaysia commemorated ASEAN's 59th founding anniversary on Monday, marking nearly six decades of regional partnership. Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan led celebrations at the Foreign Ministry, attended by 300 guests, highlighting the bloc's political, economic and cultural pillars.
Indonesia and Thailand have adopted a Strategic Partnership Roadmap targeting US$20 billion in bilateral trade by 2030. The framework covers food security, energy transition, digital economy, and halal industry development, with the first Joint Trade Commission planned.
Malaysia and Cambodia are expanding cooperation in digital economy, artificial intelligence, halal industry, and food security, PM Anwar Ibrahim announced following a courtesy call from Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn.
The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office calls for accelerated regional integration in artificial intelligence, energy infrastructure and digital payments to limit dependence on the US dollar as AI reshapes global commerce.
Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam has outlined an ambitious agenda for strengthening ties with Malaysia, emphasising shared heritage, economic integration, and collaborative approaches to regional challenges during his state visit.
Thailand's cabinet has greenlit a new permanent border crossing at Sadao, replacing the existing checkpoint and operating daily from 5am to 11pm starting July 11. The move aims to strengthen bilateral trade, investment, and tourism ties.
Singapore is upgrading its assistance package for Timor-Leste to help the newest Asean member not just benefit from membership but actively contribute to the bloc. The initiative includes preparing Timorese officials for a potential 2029 Asean chairmanship.