While Hegseth fumbled in responding to questions from Sen. Tammy Duckworth, who was born in Bangkok and injured in combat while serving in the U.S. military, regional leaders have expressed optimism about U.S. engagement under Trump’s leadership.

THE US dollar had a soft day on Tuesday (Jan 21), as fears over the much-dreaded Chinese tariffs take a backseat for now, with US President Donald Trump wrapping up his first day in office with no explicit orders to levy previously threatened import duties.

Malaysia, this year's ASEAN chair, said Sunday ahead of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House t

There has been considerable hype around Malaysia taking over the chairmanship of Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN this year, with pundits focusing on the leadership and vision of Anwar Ibrahim, the country’s prime minister.

( MENAFN - Asia Times) With the imminent return of Donald trump to the White House and intensifying superpower rivalry in the Indo-Pacific, the year ahead will be crucial for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and its place in the global security spotlight.

Trump may care little about Myanmar, but a robust U.S. foreign-policy infrastructure means the generals in Naypyitaw have nothing to celebrate, Scot Marciel tells The Irrawaddy.

Recent senate hearings to confirm Donald Trump’s cabinet picks brought into sharp contrast the candidate for US secretary of defence, Pete Hegseth, and the secretary of state, Marco Rubio. Tammy Duckworth,

Trump’s return to power puts both ASEAN and the EU in a similar quagmire. Under imminent geopolitical tectonic changes, both institutions must renovate and find a new sense of purpose.

US foreign policy has undergone a dramatic shift, making Asean unity and strategic diplomacy more critical than ever.

DONALD Trump has been pretty busy since his inauguration as President of the United States for the second time. Read more at The Business Times.

TOKYO: Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (pic) said he would ask US President Donald Trump for a stable supply of energy when they meet, hinting at the deals that the Japanese leader may try to strike with Trump in upcoming talks.

Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) in Malaysia faces significant challenges due to rising urbanisation, climate change, and outdated infrastructure. <br />As of 2024, the country’s water demand is projected to increase by 3-5% annually,