ASEAN

ASEAN forum seals landmark legal pact

August 22, 2025 | 01:12

When ten flags signed the cross-border clause, law firms rewrote playbooks—yet enforcement still depends on coffee-fueled diplomats.

Lowy Institute proposes AI-based tobacco control solutions for ASEAN

August 15, 2025 | 14:14

Australia’s Lowy Institute has highlighted the importance of harmonising digital infrastructure among member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to enable effective deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) in tobacco control across a region which is home to 120 million smokers.

Vietnam sets sights on regional leadership on 30th ASEAN anniversary

August 01, 2025 | 15:09

Marking three decades since joining ASEAN, Vietnam is reflecting on a transformative journey, and stepping forward with bold visions to shape Southeast Asia.

CIMB Bank sharpens ASEAN strategy amid shifting global and regional currents

July 24, 2025 | 13:43

CIMB Group is recalibrating its long-term playbook to lead with digital resilience, sustainable finance, and regional adaptability.

Harnessing 5G and AI convergence for transformative economic growth in ASEAN

July 23, 2025 | 15:59

The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy has released a report outlining how ASEAN can harness 5G and AI for transformative economic growth.

Young ASEAN business leaders to meet New Zealand counterparts

July 21, 2025 | 11:57

Business leaders from New Zealand and Southeast Asia will gather in Vietnam for the ASEAN Young Business Leaders Initiative Summit.

ASEAN needs regulator to tackle trade barriers head-on

July 15, 2025 | 08:00

ASEAN is expected to unite and build common standards to support small businesses and strengthen regional trade resilience.

Vietnam at the heart of Fonterra’s ASEAN expansion

July 02, 2025 | 18:46

As non-tariff barriers rise, Fonterra is navigating Southeast Asia’s trade challenges with regulatory insight, long-term planning, and strong local ties.

Vietnamese seafood can conquer ASEAN

July 02, 2025 | 08:48

Non-tariff barriers have a substantial impact on seafood exports to ASEAN markets, with several key obstacles related to regulations, certification requirements, and technical standards.

Navigating non-tariff hurdles to aid regional funding

July 02, 2025 | 08:42

As ASEAN integrates further, non-tariff barriers pose persistent challenges, becoming strategic factors shaping investment, supply chains, and growth. Doan Vu Hoai Nam, senior associate at ASL Law, talked with VIR’s Oanh Do about how firms invest, structure supply chains, and expand, going beyond administrative hurdles.

Clearing hurdles to regional investment: a legal perspective

June 30, 2025 | 17:33

As ASEAN deepens integration, non-tariff barriers are reshaping business strategies, says Doan Vu Hoai Nam of ASL Law Firm.

Agricultural exports ripe for expansion to ASEAN

June 30, 2025 | 11:47

The ASEAN market has the potential to welcome more agricultural products from Vietnam. To Viet Chau, deputy director of the Department of International Cooperation under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, told VIR’s Oanh Nguyen about the methods required to unlock the market.