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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Southeast asia - The Untold Story

It sounds somewhat paradoxical to think that Asean is more internally problematic than ever, and yet the 11-member Southeast Asian bloc also needs to rely on itself like never before. But such is the tough reality in Thailand's regional neighbourhood. Under pressure from both the United States and China, Asean…

Bangkok Post

Synagistics and Mei Entertainment Launch AI-powered Ecommerce Brand MASYN

HONG KONG, June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Synagie, the digital commerce arm of Synagistics Limited ("Synagistics", Stock Code: 2562.HK), and Mei Ah Entertainment Group ("Mei Ah Entertainment"), today announced a strategic partnership to launch MASYN, a new AI-powered ecommerce project that combines AI content creation, data validation and cross-border ecommerce…

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Tencent Cloud Unveils New AI Agents, WorkBuddy and Miora, Driving Innovation and Real Business Outcomes Across Southeast Asia

SINGAPORE, June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of global technology company Tencent, today unveiled its portfolio of business-ready AI agents and applications at SuperAI 2026. The new offerings are designed to empower both enterprise teams and individual users across Southeast Asia, a region well-placed to automate…

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Red Bull Malaysia launches Next Generation program targeting young esports athletes

The program will support athletes aged 18-25 across Malaysia and Indonesia, with esports players specifically included in the talent development initiative.

Dot Esports

COSMOBEAUTÉ MALAYSIA & BEAUTYEXPO 2026 RETURNS TO KLCC TO DRIVE B2B EXCELLENCE AND NEW BUSINESS FRONTIERS

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, June 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cosmobeauté Malaysia & beautyexpo is set to make its grand return to the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) from 29 September to 1 October 2026. Now in its 21st edition for Cosmobeauté Malaysia and 24th edition for beautyexpo, the exhibition has grown…

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Trinasolar and Ecohope Solar Sign 600MW MoU to Distribute Latest Vertex G3 Modules Across Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Africa

SHANGHAI, June 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Trinasolar, a global leader in smart PV and energy storage solutions, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ecohope Solar, a global PV and ESS solutions provider with offices in China, Thailand and the UAE. The MoU was signed at SNEC PV Power…

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J&T Express's "Double 6" Parcel Volume Hits New High, Surging 83.5% YoY in Southeast Asia

HONG KONG, June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the conclusion of the "Double 6" mid-year shopping festival in Southeast Asia across major e-commerce platforms, global logistics service provider J&T Express delivered an outstanding performance. During the core promotional period, its overall parcel volume surged by 83.5% year-over-year ("YoY") to 213…

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Chinese beauty brands flock to Southeast Asia as their first step in going global

Southeast Asia is "closer to home and encompasses many emerging economies with young populations.”

Fortune

Digital Realty Launches Malaysia Operations to Advance Southeast Asia’s Digital Connectivity

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, June 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Digital Realty (NYSE: DLR), the world’s largest cloud- and carrier-neutral data center platform, today announced the establishment of its Malaysia platform, marking a key milestone in its Asia Pacific expansion. The company has planned to develop and scale its data center…

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Major quake off Philippines kills at least 31, triggers tsunami warnings

A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake rocked the southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least 31 people, toppling buildings and prompting tsunami warnings across parts of Southeast Asia and the Pacific, as authorities ordered coastal residents to evacuate and rescuers searched for victims amid strong aftershocks.

France 24

Toyota Asia Names Seven Athletes to Global Team Toyota Roster for Aichi-Nagoya 2026

SINGAPORE, June 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Asia (TMA) today announced its refreshed line-up of seven Global Team Toyota Athletes (GTTAs) representing six countries across Southeast Asia, on the road to the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games and Asian Para Games. The roster includes two new para-athletes, alongside returning athletes…

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FPT and NVIDIA Collaborate to Release the Nemotron Personas Vietnam Datasets

HANOI, Vietnam, June 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- FPT Corporation and NVIDIA today announced the release of the Nemotron-Personas-Vietnam dataset to advance sovereign AI development across Southeast Asia. The dataset is open for commercial use, giving developers, researchers, and enterprises access to an open, auditable dataset designed to help build AI…

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ENERtec Asia 2026 Opens Amid Rising Focus on Energy Infrastructure for AI and Data Centre Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, June 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ENERtec Asia 2026 opened at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) with its first-ever immersive industry gathering on June 3. The event brings together key stakeholders across Southeast Asia's energy ecosystem amid growing urgency over regional energy security, grid resilience, and the…

AAP

US Development FinCrop to invest $1.5 billion in Indo-Pacific energy platform, eyes South Asia buildout

The US International Development Finance Corporation is investing $1.5 billion in a new energy platform for the Indo-Pacific. This major project will focus on South and Southeast Asia. It aims to develop liquefied natural gas and other energy infrastructure. The investment will help strengthen energy security and meet growing power…

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Bangkok Post

A dangerous call to arms for Asean

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's demand at the recent Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore for Asian allies and partners to spend 3.5% of GDP on defence sounded alarm bells across Southeast Asia and beyond. His brow-beating call to arms will likely lead to a regional defence build-up not seen in decades.…

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Dry weather disrupting Asian agriculture

Planting delayed in in India, Southeast Asia and Australia as powerful El Nino takes shape

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Rockefeller Foundation Awards JUTI Grant to Deliver Bangkok Climate Action Week

BANGKOK, June 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Rockefeller Foundation today announced a US$300,000 grant to the Just Transitions Incubators (JUTI) to form a diverse, multistakeholder coalition to deliver its flagship initiative, the Bangkok Climate Action Week (BKKCAW) in 2026 and 2027. BKKCAW 2026 will take place from October 3–11, 2026.…

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Lao PDR deputy PM invites Indian businesses to tap growth opportunities

Lao PDR Deputy Prime Minister Thongsavan Phomvihane visited India seeking strategic partners for his country. He highlighted Lao PDR's political stability and strategic location in Southeast Asia. The visit coincides with 70 years of diplomatic ties between India and Lao PDR. Indian officials emphasized the strong civilizational ties and deep…

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China out, India in? The Japanese begin a quiet but powerful pivot

Japanese banks are increasingly shifting their Asia strategy from China to India and Southeast Asia as slowing growth, rising costs and geopolitical risks reduce China's appeal. Over the past five years, Japanese regional banks have cut their branch presence in China by about 20%, while lending by Japan's three megabanks…

Bangkok Post

Tipco tips its toes in herbal segment

SET‑listed Tipco Foods, best known for its canned fruit and fruit juice products, is diversifying into the herbal sector as it seeks to capture rising domestic demand and expand exports across Southeast Asia.

Dot Esports

All teams competing at Dota 2 The International 2026: Direct invites and qualifiers

The TI 2026 field is heavily stacked.

The Economic Times

Indian travellers worry more about forex costs than visa queues: Report

Indian travellers are set to spend more overseas following a tax reduction. However, managing travel budgets is their biggest worry. Many still exchange cash before trips. Hidden foreign exchange costs and unclear pricing are major concerns. Card reliability is more important than rewards. Southeast Asia remains the top travel destination.

AAP

Admire The International Fireworks Festival From Southeast Asia's First Nobu Residences

DA NANG, Vietnam, June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The allure of the Danang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) once again affirms the city's status as a global destination. In this vibrant context, the debut of Southeast Asia's first Nobu Residences not only elevates the urban landscape but also grants its prestigious…

Euronews

Higher airfares and fewer visitors: How the Iran conflict is hitting Southeast Asia tourism

Tourism across Southeast Asia was finally recovering from the pandemic. Now, soaring fuel prices, flight disruptions, and growing economic uncertainty linked to the Iran conflict are threatening to slow demand just as the region enters its crucial summer travel season.

The Economic Times

Trump's China moves can open up a vast market for India

India is emerging as a significant defence supplier in Southeast Asia, with Vietnam becoming the second buyer of the BrahMos missile after the Philippines. Indonesia is reportedly close to a deal, while Malaysia and Thailand have shown interest, potentially expanding India's defence footprint across the South China Sea region.

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