Shay Wester is the director of Asian economic affairs at the Institute. A surge in exports pushed China's trade surplus close to $1 trillion in 2024, with ASEAN the largest destination for Chinese ...

ASEAN is one of the world's fastest-growing economic regions, with a combined population of approximately 690 million. In 2023, its 10 member states reached total GDP of nearly $3.8 trillion, with ...

One of the key topics set to take center stage at the upcoming ASEAN Summit is the introduction of a standardized electric vehicle (EV) policy. This initiative aims to strengthen regional ...

As Siem Reap’s Angkor Songkran Festival is officially declared a major annual event, Cambodia is actively working to inscribe traditional Khmer New Year celebrations on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.

PHNOM PENH: As Siem Reap’s Angkor Songkran Festival is officially declared a major annual event, Cambodia is actively working to inscribe traditional Khmer New Year celebrations on Unesco’s ...

UISEONG, (South Korea): Inhabitants of a Unesco-listed village were ordered to evacuate while a historic Buddhist temple was burned to the ground as South Korea scrambled to contain worsening ...

Nowruz, a centuries-old tradition marking the arrival of spring, is recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage jointly registered by Iran, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and several ...

The lantern-lined streets and alleyways of Hoi An, on Vietnam’s central coast, are packed day and night with visitors ...

UNESCO is dedicated to elevating engineering capacities, while celebrating the inspiring achievements of women and young people who are reshaping the field. By showcasing how youth are taking on ...

With a combined population exceeding 650 million people and a rapidly growing economy, ASEAN continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience and potential for growth, and is a significant force in ...

Asian qualifying for the 2026 World Cup will be a long journey, a gauntlet that will require — at a minimum — multiple group stages. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) will put eight teams ...