AWANI Review: Google's USD2 Billion Bet on Malaysia's Tech Future
Google pledged a USD2 billion investment in Malaysia's data and cloud infrastructure, including its second Southeast Asian data centre. Country Director Farhan Qureshi highlights the economic benefits and Malaysia's readiness to support tech giants' growth plans.
Sat Jun 22 2024
![China eyes plan to connect Southeast Asian rail links China eyes plan to connect Southeast Asian rail links](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718792408_tbMajlispecahtanah.jpg)
China eyes plan to connect Southeast Asian rail links
China said it was willing to study a plan to connect Malaysia's ECRL to other China-backed railway projects in Laos and Thailand.
Wed Jun 19 2024
![Thailand to be first Southeast Asian country to recognise same-sex marriage Thailand to be first Southeast Asian country to recognise same-sex marriage](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51718700484_Bangkok.jpg)
Thailand to be first Southeast Asian country to recognise same-sex marriage
The law gained the support of nearly all upper house lawmakers and will be sent to the palace for royal approval.
Tue Jun 18 2024
![Southeast Asian media, think tanks unite against fake news to foster regional stability Southeast Asian media, think tanks unite against fake news to foster regional stability](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51717986503_tbIRIC.jpg)
Southeast Asian media, think tanks unite against fake news to foster regional stability
Media practitioners and representatives from think tanks across Southeast Asia have called for a unified action against fake news
Mon Jun 10 2024
![Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's visit to Malaysia scheduled on May 2 Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's visit to Malaysia scheduled on May 2](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41714041832_SatyaNadella.jpg)
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's visit to Malaysia scheduled on May 2
Satya Nadella's official visit to Malaysia is part of the regional Microsoft Build: AI Day event, of his Southeast Asian tour.
Thu Apr 25 2024
![Russia affirms commitment to ASEAN, offers its expertise on food security Russia affirms commitment to ASEAN, offers its expertise on food security](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41711774885_AndreyRudenkoRusi.jpg)
Russia affirms commitment to ASEAN, offers its expertise on food security
Russia has reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to fostering robust relations with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
Sat Mar 30 2024
![Biased GPT? Singapore builds AI model to 'represent' Southeast Asians Biased GPT? Singapore builds AI model to 'represent' Southeast Asians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/61684827673_TBartificialintelli.jpg)
Biased GPT? Singapore builds AI model to 'represent' Southeast Asians
Singapore government-backed project builds large language model trained on Southeast Asian data.
Sat Feb 10 2024
![China's Xi offers more investment in South China Sea claimant Brunei China's Xi offers more investment in South China Sea claimant Brunei](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/71697428274_TBChinesenavyship.jpg)
China's Xi offers more investment in South China Sea claimant Brunei
Xi Jinping said China would welcome more exports from Brunei, tell more Chinese enterprises to set up shop in the Southeast Asian country.
Fri Nov 17 2023
![Malaysia’s median 5G speed ranked fastest in Southeast Asia, third globally Malaysia’s median 5G speed ranked fastest in Southeast Asia, third globally](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/81698314388_tbMyGPortal.jpg)
Malaysia’s median 5G speed ranked fastest in Southeast Asia, third globally
Malaysia's median 5G speed is at 485.25Mbps, ranked the fastest amongst Southeast Asian countries andthird globally.
Thu Oct 26 2023
![Southeast Asian ministers commit to eventual elimination of crop burning Southeast Asian ministers commit to eventual elimination of crop burning](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/51696469089_HAZE.jpg)
Southeast Asian ministers commit to eventual elimination of crop burning
The pledge comes as air quality hit unhealthy levels in several parts of Malaysia and after weeks of elevated pollution in Indonesia.
Fri Oct 06 2023
![[COLUMNIST] Navigating the dragon's embrace: Malaysia, ASEAN, and the delicate balance with China [COLUMNIST] Navigating the dragon's embrace: Malaysia, ASEAN, and the delicate balance with China](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/41695311916_AseanBenderaChina.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Navigating the dragon's embrace: Malaysia, ASEAN, and the delicate balance with China
For the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), China's rise as an economic powerhouse presents a double-edged sword.
Fri Sep 22 2023
![ASEAN kicks off its first-ever joint military drills in Indonesia ASEAN kicks off its first-ever joint military drills in Indonesia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/51695113030_ASEAN.jpg)
ASEAN kicks off its first-ever joint military drills in Indonesia
All 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations will join the exercise, including prospective member East Timor.
Tue Sep 19 2023
![ASEAN welcomes world leaders as China-US rivalry overshadows region ASEAN welcomes world leaders as China-US rivalry overshadows region](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/71693975085_ASEANSummit.jpg)
ASEAN welcomes world leaders as China-US rivalry overshadows region
High on the agenda is Southeast Asian concern over China's activities in the South China Sea.
Wed Sep 06 2023
![ASEAN foreign ministers repeat condemnation of Myanmar violence ASEAN foreign ministers repeat condemnation of Myanmar violence](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/41689235199_TBASEAN.jpg)
ASEAN foreign ministers repeat condemnation of Myanmar violence
An intensifying conflict tests the unity of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
Fri Jul 14 2023
![People-to-people ties crucial to strengthen Malaysia-Indonesia relations - Ambassador Hermono People-to-people ties crucial to strengthen Malaysia-Indonesia relations - Ambassador Hermono](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/41657771100_HermonoDutaBesar.jpg)
People-to-people ties crucial to strengthen Malaysia-Indonesia relations - Ambassador Hermono
Hermono said Malaysia and Indonesia could serve as an anchor for the Southeast Asian region.
Wed Jun 21 2023