Southeast Asian foreign ministers gathered Sunday for their first meeting this year under the regional bloc's new chair, Malaysia, seeking a breakthrough over Myanmar’s drawn-out civil war and territorial disputes in the South China Sea.

The SMA adds to $2.2 billion raised by Investcorp from Asian institutional investors in the last 18 months as it continues to build its global distribution system and deliver fundraising capabilities to investors across key markets in Asia. Investcorp’s key mandates from the last 18 months include:

East Ventures, a pioneering and leading venture capital firm in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, announced today that it has closed its inaugural GP-led secondary transaction. Led by a global secondary firm,

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, revealed an embarrassing ignorance about a major geopolitical organization during his Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday. Hegseth,

Thailand is stepping up security for tourists to restore the confidence of Chinese visitors, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Friday after an alleged kidnapping of a Chinese actor sparked concerns about the safety of travelers.

Rice noodles play a crucial role in the daily lives of people in Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region in China, and Southeast Asia. In Guangxi, these noodles are a staple part of meals, enjoyed for breakfast or as quick snacks throughout the day.

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Security chief vows to spare no effort to bring scam victims home, as he urges families to report ransom calls.

MANILA: On Dec. 11, 2024, a team from St. Luke’s Medical Centre (SLMC) at Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, with assistance from West Virginia University’s Heart and Vascular Institute, successfully performed the first-ever robot-assisted cardiac surgery in the Philippines and in Southeast Asia.

Grab Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:GRAB) shares are trading marginally higher in the premarket session on Wednesday. The firm has announced a regional partnership with BYD to expand access to up to 50,000 electric vehicles for Grab’s driver-partners across Southeast Asia,

Grab Holdings plans to deploy 50,000 electric cars made by China's BYD across Southeast Asia as part of its efforts to boost the number of EVs on the roads.

Vietnam has cemented its position as an attractive destination for foreign businesses looking to expand their operations in Southeast Asia, driven by robust growth and expanding infrastructure.