The Philippines and Malaysia helped plot the future of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) in the next 20 years to achieve the Asean Community Vision 2045.

Anwar's statement at the World Economic Forum emphasises the need to balance strong relations with China while addressing maritime issues Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged Southeast Asian nations not to "single out" Beijing over South China Sea disputes,

The Malaysian speaker's comments carry weight in the Philippines, where the Maharlika Investment Corporation – which has been hounded by delays and tall expectations from the public – just announced its first investment this week.

He says Malaysia may have border issues with neighbours, but still manages to cultivate good relations. Read more at straitstimes.com.

LANGKAWI, Malaysia (Reuters) - The regional bloc ASEAN and China should make headway on a protracted code of conduct for the South China Sea by tackling thorny "milestone issues", including its scope and if it can be legally binding, the Philippines' top diplomat said on Saturday.

THE Philippines is exploring new opportunities that would enhance trade and investment ties with Malaysia, which includes sectors such as semiconductor and logistics, among others, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).

Education Secretary Sonny Angara and Malaysian Ambassador Dato' Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino met Wednesday, January 22 to discuss potential scholarship programs aimed at making higher education more accessible for Filipinos and to "strengthen education ties" between the two Southeast Asian countries.

Southeast Asian foreign ministers are gathering for their first meeting this year under the regional bloc’s new chair, Malaysia, seeking a breakthrough over Myanmar’s drawn-out civil war and territorial disputes in the South China Sea.

Southeast Asia’s economic growth is expected to go into overdrive in 2025, with Asean markets leading the way. According to an Asia House report, Vietnam and Philippines will remain key growth drivers.

The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) has unveiled The Official Southeast Asia Charts, a regional hub featuring weekly music charts from six ASEAN nations. Continue to

Maharlika Investment Corp says it would like to buy a 20% stake in NGCP, but no formal approach has been made as yet.

Enphase Energy today announced that it is expanding in Southeast Asia by entering the solar markets in Vietnam and Malaysia. Enphase is now shipping IQ8P™ Microinverters, with peak output AC power of 480 W,