![How South-East Asian countries can cooperate to enhance energy interconnectivity How South-East Asian countries can cooperate to enhance energy interconnectivity](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61720095123_energyresources.jpg)
How South-East Asian countries can cooperate to enhance energy interconnectivity
With its uneven energy distribution, South-East Asia must enhance its energy interconnectivity.
Sat Jul 06 2024
![Trend Micro Report: More than half of global ransomware incidents in 2023 were detected in Southeast Asia Trend Micro Report: More than half of global ransomware incidents in 2023 were detected in Southeast Asia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41714232671_cybersecurity.jpg)
Trend Micro Report: More than half of global ransomware incidents in 2023 were detected in Southeast Asia
Global ransomware detections fell 14% as alternative attack strategies evolve; yet an increase in incidents was seen in Southeast Asia.
Sun Apr 28 2024
![PM: Malaysia as ASEAN chair 2025 to breathe new life into ASEAN-led forums PM: Malaysia as ASEAN chair 2025 to breathe new life into ASEAN-led forums](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71709805883_TBanwaribrahimj.jpg)
PM: Malaysia as ASEAN chair 2025 to breathe new life into ASEAN-led forums
For Malaysia, the forums included the East Asia Summit, the ASEAN Regional Forum and the ASEAN Defence Minister's Meeting (ADMM)-Plus.
Thu Mar 07 2024
![[COLUMNIST]: Are we ready for the next emergency? [COLUMNIST]: Are we ready for the next emergency?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/81704083106_Palestinians.jpg)
[COLUMNIST]: Are we ready for the next emergency?
2023 has been marked by many humanitarian crises.Paul McPhun, Director for South-East & East Asia Pacific, MSF shares his thoughts
Mon Jan 01 2024
![New Zealand governor-general and delegation meet PM New Zealand governor-general and delegation meet PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/61696237955_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
New Zealand governor-general and delegation meet PM
This is Dame Cindy Kiro's maiden visit to Malaysia and the South-East Asian region since assuming office on Oct 21, 2021.
Mon Oct 02 2023
![PM attends dialogue partners meeting on final day of ASEAN Summit PM attends dialogue partners meeting on final day of ASEAN Summit](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/71694059851_TBAnwarIbrahimASE.jpg)
PM attends dialogue partners meeting on final day of ASEAN Summit
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will also participate in the 18th East Asia Summit, 3rd ASEAN-Australia Summit and 13th ASEAN-UN Summit.
Thu Sep 07 2023
![High economic growth must be maintained to address skills gap - Rafizi High economic growth must be maintained to address skills gap - Rafizi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/71685430480_RafiziRamlis.jpg)
High economic growth must be maintained to address skills gap - Rafizi
Retraining and workforce development must also be increased to a scale never seen before, Rafizi Ramli said.
Wed Jun 07 2023
![India to work closely with Malaysia, ASEAN for more secure, stable Indo-Pacific region India to work closely with Malaysia, ASEAN for more secure, stable Indo-Pacific region](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/51685684249_TBMURALEEDHARAN.jpg)
India to work closely with Malaysia, ASEAN for more secure, stable Indo-Pacific region
India has the IPOI that relies on the ASEAN-led mechanisms and the Leaders-led East Asia Summit framework, V. Muraleedharan said.
Fri Jun 02 2023
![Indonesian President says Myanmar human rights abuses' cannot be tolerated Indonesian President says Myanmar human rights abuses' cannot be tolerated](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/41683801747_IndonesianPresident.jpg)
Indonesian President says Myanmar human rights abuses' cannot be tolerated
South-east Asian leaders on Thursday urged Myanmar's military to end violence and start a dialogue with opponents to resolve the crisis that has gripped the country
Thu May 11 2023
![Biden to attend US-ASEAN Summit: White House Biden to attend US-ASEAN Summit: White House](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/81664095493_JoeBiden.jpg)
Biden to attend US-ASEAN Summit: White House
Biden is scheduled to visit Phnom Penh, Cambodia from Nov 12-13 to participate in the annual US-ASEAN Summit and the East Asia Summit.
Sat Oct 29 2022
![Former PM Abe helped reshape Japan's foreign and defence policy - Ex-diplomat Former PM Abe helped reshape Japan's foreign and defence policy - Ex-diplomat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/61664605539_DrMakioMiyagawa.jpg)
Former PM Abe helped reshape Japan's foreign and defence policy - Ex-diplomat
As Japan honoured former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday, an ex-Japanese diplomat reflected on Abe's accomplishments in beefing up Japan's defence and stabilising the security in East Asia.
Sat Oct 01 2022
Let's Talk: Lessons from South Asia
The search for harmony provides opportunities for South East Asia to look to South Asia for pointers at development and social cohesion.
Fri Aug 12 2022
![Malaysia to host Academy for Women Entrepreneurs East Asia & Pacific inaugural summit next year Malaysia to host Academy for Women Entrepreneurs East Asia & Pacific inaugural summit next year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/41654762281_TBMICHAELNEWBILL.jpg)
Malaysia to host Academy for Women Entrepreneurs East Asia & Pacific inaugural summit next year
Michael Newbill said the summit will focus on three basic elements which are helping to raise finance, building network and grow businesses.
Thu Jun 09 2022
![SEA Games: Harimau Muda qualifies for semi-finals thanks to Thailand's win over Cambodia SEA Games: Harimau Muda qualifies for semi-finals thanks to Thailand's win over Cambodia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/71652532073_AzrinAfiqSukanSE.jpg)
SEA Games: Harimau Muda qualifies for semi-finals thanks to Thailand's win over Cambodia
Malaysia has automatically qualified for the semi-finals of the 31st South East Asian (SEA) Games football tournament after Thailand downed Cambodia 5-0 in the Group B match.
Sat May 14 2022
![SEA Games: Malaysia capable of winning over 50 gold medals in Hanoi SEA Games: Malaysia capable of winning over 50 gold medals in Hanoi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/71651395821_AhmadShapawi.jpg)
SEA Games: Malaysia capable of winning over 50 gold medals in Hanoi
It is not impossible for the Malaysian contingent competing in the 31st South East Asian (SEA) Games in Hanoi, Vietnam to win over 50 gold medals and exceed the set target of 36 gold medals.
Sun May 01 2022