In the first half of 2024, Southeast Asia (SEA) attracted over 30 billion USD in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure investments, according to the 2024 e-Conomy SEA Report from Google, Temasek, and Bain & Company.

The ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) in Singapore announced on December 4 its new Central Executive Committee (CEC), officially electing Prime Minister Lawrence Wong as the party’s Secretary-General.

Thailand reported 414,000 unemployed people in the third quarter this year, up from 401,000 year-on-year, according to the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).

Indonesia and Canada have signed the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), marking a milestone in strengthening economic relations between the two G20 countries.

Hyundai Motor will open its first plant in Kedah state, Malaysia next year with an investment valued at 500 million USD, the Malaysian Government has announced.

The Thai government is gearing up for its "Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year 2025", with events and special privileges planned to attract more visitors.

Malaysia and Singapore have discussed various issues relevant to the environment and sustainability and agreed to exchange information on air and water resource quality improvement.

A delegation of the ASEAN Committee in Mexico (ACMC) visited Durango state from November 25-27 to promote collaboration in trade, investment, mining, education, and culture.

Malaysia's digital economy is poised to reach 31 billion USD in gross merchandise value (GMV) in 2024, up 16% compared to last year, according to the latest e-Conomy Southeast Asia (SEA) 2024 report by Google, Temasek, and Bain & Company.

Laos and China held a joint humanitarian and medical rescue exercise themed "Peace Train-2024", at Phonhong Railway Station in Phonhong district of Laos' Vientiane province on November 20.

The Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs led by its Minister Maris Sangiampongsa, has dispatched a team of advisers to Malaysia to discuss strategies to enhance tourism cooperation between the two countries.

Singaporean police have announced an ongoing investigation into 95 suspects involved in illegal money lending activities, following an operation conducted between November 11 and 15.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto discussed economic and defence cooperation during a bilateral meeting on November 19 with French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Antara reported.

Hundreds of Filipinos were evacuated on November 15 to avoid Typhoon Man-yi, which is approaching the Philippines.

Indonesia’s Ministry of Environment has issued directives to all regional heads in the country, particularly those operating landfill sites (TPAs), to enhance waste management practices and strengthen oversight, reported the national news agency Antara.

Cambodia's Water Festival 2024 kicked off on the Tonle Sap River's bank in Phnom Penh on November 14 under the chair of King Norodom Sihamoni.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has urged US business leaders to prioritise environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles when investing in his country.

Malaysia has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, positioning itself as a responsible global player in the fight against climate change despite contributing just 0.8% of global emissions.

The Centre for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (VGDMC) of Indonesia reported on November 11 that the Lewotobi volcano in East Nusa Tenggara province has erupted again, spewing a column of ash up to 2.5 km towards the west and northwest.

The Thai Government is pursuing new digital policies to handle emerging security threats, including the impacts of US-China rivalry on the economy and technology, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has said.