#ASEAN

Iran's conflict is rippling through Southeast Asian markets, exposing a structural vulnerability that predates the crisis: ASEAN's deep dependence on US-led foreign capital flows.

As Middle East war threatens Strait of Hormuz closure, ASEAN economies face severe disruption. Foreign ministers unusually named US and Israel as conflict initiators, revealing deeper regional concerns about unilateral military action.

ASEAN considers replacing its rotating Myanmar envoy system with a long-term appointment, effectively admitting the current approach has failed to address the crisis.

Thailand's foreign minister says his government hopes to bring Myanmar back into ASEAN, marking a potential shift from five years of exclusion following the 2021 military coup.

Deteriorating Philippines-China relations complicate efforts to finalize a legally binding South China Sea code of conduct, highlighting the complex geopolitical dynamics in the region.

ASEAN currencies are increasingly polarized as the Thai baht and Malaysian ringgit surge while the Indonesian rupiah and Philippine peso face continued depreciation pressures through 2026

JETRO survey reveals Japanese manufacturers in Vietnam face intensifying competition from Chinese investors across sectors from automotive to beverages, reflecting broader ASEAN trends.

One year into Trump's second term, his economic pressure tactics are forcing ASEAN to abandon its strategic ambiguity and choose sides in the great power competition.

ASEAN commits to finalizing the long-delayed South China Sea code of conduct in 2026, but success hinges on whether China will accept meaningful constraints on its maritime ambitions.

Maritime ASEAN nations like Vietnam and Malaysia maintain FDI leadership while mainland countries lag due to Thai-Cambodia tensions and Myanmar's political crisis

Myanmar's military-backed USDP is poised for a major victory in the final phase of the 2026 general election, despite ASEAN's refusal to certify the results.

Malaysia's FM Mohamad Hasan raises alarms over the lack of inclusive and free participation in regional diplomacy. Read the full analysis of his latest remarks.