News & Reviews:   ASEAN

According to Reuters, ByteDance has reportedly agreed to sell its gaming studio Moonton to Saudi Arabia's Savvy Games Group in a deal worth around USD6 billion (~RM23.6 billion). The move marks a major shift in strategy for TikTok's parent company, which is now moving away from the gaming industry

The next-generation Pokémon game known as Pokémon Winds and Waves could reportedly feature a region inspired by Southeast Asia. So, what should you know about it?

In a gathering at the 10th ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting Working Group on Information, Media and Training, Malaysia called for ASEAN nations to instil values of cooperation, understanding and respect among youth as the region accelerates toward a more digital future.

The Malaysian Space Agency (MYSA) has now shared that Malaysia will be the first country in Southeast Asia to have its own rocket launch site, as early as 2029. So, what should you know about it?

The Huawei Cloud AI Ecosystem Summit APAC 2025 has set the stage for a new wave of AI-powered economic growth in Malaysia and the wider ASEAN region. Held on Day 2 of the ASEAN AI Summit 2025, the event gathered around 300 industry delegates, bringing together government leaders, tech executives, and innovators to discuss the future of AI adoption in the region.

The Home Ministry, in a statement today, encouraged tourists from six ASEAN countries and Timor Leste to use the autogate facilities at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminals 1 and 2. The ASEAN countries include Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, the Philippines and Vietnam.

Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has revealed that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has asked Sarawak to supply electricity to the Philippines. Specifically, Anwar requested Sarawak to supply its excess electricity to Souther Philippines via Sabah starting in 2026.

Previously, we reported that Malaysia was in the final preparations to make the Proton e.MAS 7 the official ASEAN vehicle. Now, it has been announced that 61 of Malaysia’s first national EVs will be used as official vehicles for key delegations during the ASEAN-Malaysia Chairmanship 2025.

Recently, we reported on the launch of Malaysia’s first national electric vehicle (EV), the Proton e.MAS 7. Now, Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad revealed that Malaysia is in its final preparation to make the EV the official ASEAN vehicle.

Recently, a report from the Thai-based publication The Nation which claimed that Tesla is cancelling its plans to open a factory in Southeast Asian countries and Asia has caught global attention, including in Malaysia. Now, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has revealed information he received from the company on this decision.