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‘Diplomatic flexibility’: Malaysia’s coyness over its ASEAN advisers could help region but hurt PM Anwar
Malaysia could be adopting strategic ambiguity over its informal ASEAN advisers so they could negotiate sensitive situations ...
Indian Tourists Flock To Southeast Asia, But ASEAN Visitors To India Remain Low—Here’s Why
Southeast Asia is looking to India for a tourism reboot. The pitch is working, going by the rising number of Indian tourists ...
The Star13d
Tourism on a high: Asean nations see huge surge in visitor numbers in 2024
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN): Asean countries welcomed more than 123 million foreign tourists last year, an increase of 30.6 per cent compared to 2023. The increase is attributed to the ...
The Diplomat8d
On Human Rights, Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship Promises More of the Same
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s appointment of two former prime ministers as “special advisors” points to a gap between his ...
VN Express3d
Asian countries accelerate switch to cashless payments
Southeast Asia has lagged in cashless adoption due to low credit card penetration, but smartphone-based payments are bridging the gap. By 2027, mobile payments are expected to account for 46% of ...
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ASEAN to play larger role in SCS, Myanmar issues under PH chairmanship
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) under the Philippine chairmanship in 2026 will try to play a larger role ...
The Phnom Penh Post11d
ASEAN nations see huge surge in visitor numbers
ASEAN countries welcomed more than 123 million foreign tourists last year, an increase of 30.6 percent compared to 2023. The increase is attributed to the introduction of travel incentives, such as ...