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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

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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…

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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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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.…

Bangkok Post

Dry weather disrupting Asian agriculture

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

Bangkok Post

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…

The Economic Times

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…

The Economic Times

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.

Bangkok Post

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

The TI 2026 field is heavily stacked.

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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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Radisson Hotel Group appoints Armand Steinmeyer as Vice President, Development, Southeast Asia

BRUSSELS and SINGAPORE, June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Radisson Hotel Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Armand Steinmeyer as Vice President, Development, Southeast Asia, further strengthening the Group's development leadership as it accelerates its growth across one of the world's most dynamic hospitality regions.Based in the region, Armand…

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Haier Launches Horizon Refrigerator in Vietnam, Setting New Standards for Freshness and Home Appliance Design

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- To meet Vietnamese consumers' demand for versatile, multi-scenario fresh-keeping solutions, Haier launches its premium Horizon Collection refrigerator series in Vietnam on May 29, marking the first stop in the Southeast Asian market. From its initial launch at the Royal Observatory,…

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Soaring prices during the Iran war jeopardize travel to tourism-dependent countries in Asia

The war in Iran threatens to disrupt international travel to Asia, where the tourism industry has yet to fully recover from the the COVID‑19 pandemic

The Economic Times

Global macro woes take holidayers in different direction

Indian travelers are opting for short-haul international trips to Southeast Asia and Australia, or domestic getaways this summer. This shift away from the US and Europe is driven by significantly higher airfares and flight disruptions. Destinations like the Philippines, Thailand, and Malaysia are seeing increased popularity, while bookings for traditional…

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ENERtec Asia 2026 Partners with MIDA to Power Malaysia's Digital Economy via Renewable Energy and Battery Storage Innovation

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, May 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As shifting geopolitical dynamics, regional supply chain realignments, and surging electricity demand reshape global trade, Malaysia is intensifying efforts to strengthen energy security and future-proof its economic growth through renewable energy (RE) and battery energy storage systems (BESS).

Bangkok Post

Asian tourists keep travel plans in place despite war

Thais and other Southeast Asian travellers are continuing to plan travel in the second half of the year, opting for regional destinations even though they might slash their budgets or number of trips, according to online travel agent AirAsia Move.

AAP

PLX Asia Summit Introduces Southeast Asia's First Unified Private Label Platform

BANGKOK, May 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PLX Asia, Southeast Asia's first unified B2B platform dedicated to private label and contract manufacturing, was introduced today through the Industry Leadership Summit, marking the first step toward its full-scale trade event in 2027. Designed to connect retailers, manufacturers, and solution providers, PLX Asia…

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