Citizens across the South-East Asia region have consistently resorted to online shopping practices in the last few months but, according to some studies, dissatisfaction with delays and lack of communication would be high.

With China–US tensions and geopolitical turbulence increasing, many in the Asia-Pacific have looked at how ASEAN would respond to remain united, central and relevant. The ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP) report is a response to the rising contention between great powers as well as a lens for ASEAN’s future priorities.

No country in Southeast Asia will be immune to the tough economic and health impact caused by the coronavirus pandemic. It will be crucial to be prepared for the worst.

The Japanese government has unveiled a $2.4 billion fund to finance local companies that move their manufacturing production from China to Japan or Southeast Asia.

South China's Guangdong Province saw its trade with ASEAN countries grow by 7.7% year on year in the first quarter, while its total foreign trade volume dropped due to the novel coronavirus outbreak. The ASEAN became Guangdong's biggest trade partner in the quarter, with trade volume accounting for 16 percent of the province's total commerce.

Night clubs and bars are an important sector for the Thai economy. With the issuing of measures of social distancing and restriction of movements, the sector is in serious difficulty. Government plans aid for bars and restaurants, but recovery prospects uncertain.

Philippine authorities have officially protested against Chinese aggressiveness in South China Sea. China's recent assertive moves in the area, in the midst of a health and economic emergency, have raised criticism from several Southeast Asian countries and the United States.

According to local sources, the health emergency will reduce passenger traffic at Thai airports by 53%. The data underlines the difficulties that the sector is going through that will force airlines to find sustainable solutions

Le relazioni tra India e Malesia sono precipitate negli ultimi anni a causa di tensioni politiche e commerciali. Tuttavia, da quando è cambiato il governo a Kuala Lumpur, ci sono stati alcuni segnali di miglioramento. The Diplomat analizza i rapporti tra India e Malesia alla luce degli ultimi sviluppi.

Thailand and the United States are discussing “proactive” economic, trade and investment cooperation, which will be crucial for salvaging the economy in the aftermath of the new coronavirus pandemic.

The Indonesian authorities are moving to optimize resources in times of health and economic emergency. The government is hiring tankers to store refined fuels at sea as it seeks to take advantage of plunging prices of oil products such as gasoline and diesel.

Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth target of 4.8% for 2020 could be “challenging” to meet, says OCBC chief economist and head of treasury research & strategy Selena Ling. Speaking to the media today at OCBC’s 2020 economic outlook briefing, Ling said the government’s target makes the assumption that there will be no further escalation between the US and China.

The Malaysian government's human rights records will be judged on its accomplishments,and not its promises, according to Human Rights Watch (HRW). The Global advocacy group said the government could still turn its records around by standing up and acting on behalf of the most marginalised communities in the country.

The global palm oil industry watchdog said it has suspended the sustainability certification process for some plantations of Malaysia's FGV Holdings, after the world's largest palm oil producer failed to meet labour standards. The Roundtable of Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) said it has also re-suspended the certificate of FGV's Kilang Sawit Serting mill after "unsatisfactory" findings from audits of its palm oil processing plants and supply bases.

Malaysia is ranked the 16th most peaceful nation in the world, according to the Global Peace Index (GPI) 2019.

Abu Dhabi's crown prince has agreed to lead a committee that will oversee the construction of a new capital city for Indonesia that is estimated to cost $34 billion.

China’s latest use of grey zone fishing operations in the North Natuna Sea to challenge Indonesia’s sovereign right to fish and exploit the natural resources in its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) appeared to be a victory at first glance. At one point, about 50 Chinese fishing vessels accompanied by two oversized white hulls fished unimpeded in Indonesia’s EEZ.