ASEAN is China’s largest regional trading partner, with close to 1 trillion USD, Indonesian Ambassador to China Djauhari Oratmangun said, hoping the figure to surpass 1 trillion USD by the end of the year.
An average of more than 14,000 bullying cases had been reported annually in Malaysian primary and secondary schools since 2019.
Data from the PNP Directorate for Personnel and Records Management released on December 3 showed that from July 2016 to November 26, 2025, a total of 32,698 police personnel were found guilty of various administrative offenses.
Previously, Indonesia had exported 121 containers of shrimp in October after the KKP conducted radiation scanning of 920 containers ready to be shipped to the US.
According to a press release by the bank, there will be up to 3 million USD sent to Sri Lanka; 2 million USD to Thailand; and 2 million USD to Vietnam.
The daily reference exchange rate is at 25,151 VND/USD on December 5, down 1 VND from the previous day.
In 2026, the province targets expanding its lychee-growing area to 29,800 ha with an expected output of 160,000 tonnes. Of this, 17,500 ha will be produced under VietGAP standards with an estimated yield of 125,000 tonnes; GlobalGAP-certified lychee areas will be maintained at 235 ha; and organic lychee areas at 10 ha.
Vietnamese durian is still experiencing strong growth despite facing technical barriers from China, thanks to improved quality and competitive pricing.
The report notes that between mid-October 2024 and mid-October 2025, new tariffs and other import measures affected 2.64 trillion USD worth of global merchandise imports, marking the highest level in more than 15 years.
The US is Malaysia’s third-largest market for semiconductor exports. In 2024, Malaysia exported 120 billion MYR (28 billion USD) in electrical and electronic products to the US, with around half related to chips.
The search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 will resume on December 30, more than a decade after the plane disappeared, Malaysia's transport ministry said on December 3.
Digital interconnectedness has become a vital economic and social infrastructure. The UBIN initiative reflects this vision, addressing longstanding barriers to cross-border trade and fostering trust among businesses to thrive in a seamlessly connected and competitive global economy.
The death toll has surpassed 1,140, with many still missing, reported the Thai English-language daily online newspaper The Nation.
In his address, General Secretary and President Thongloun recalled that 50 years ago, the site hosted a mass mobilisation of revolutionary forces and patriotic Lao people to seize power in Vientiane, paving the way for the National Congress to abolish colonial and feudal rule and proclaim the establishment of the Lao PDR on December 2, 1975. He stressed that the historic victory profoundly changed the nation’s destiny, ushering in a new era of independence, unity and development, and ensuring a peaceful, prosperous and happy life for all ethnic groups in Laos.
Singapore is broadening its strategy to address localised flooding, focusing on social resilience alongside continued investment in drainage infrastructure, according to Ong Tze-Ch’in, CEO of the Public Utilities Board (PUB).
Economists project Malaysia’s GDP growth at 4.3-4.7% in 2026, following 4.7% growth recorded in the first nine months of 2025.
From January 30 to November 29, Myanmar detained a total of 12,915 foreign nationals entering the country illegally.
The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS), Indonesian Red Cross (PMI), Malaysian Red Crescent (MRC), Thai Red Cross Society (TRCS) and Vietnam Red Cross (VNRC) will each receive 50,000 SGD (38,600 USD) to support emergency relief and recovery efforts, the SRC said in a press release on December 1.
Covering an area of 1,800 square meters, the TPS3R facility is expected to reduce waste sent to the Bantargebang Landfill by up to 80%.
China has been a key and strategic market for Malaysia, maintaining its position as one of the country's top palm oil export destinations for over a decade. The sharp decline suggests deeper challenges relating not only to competitiveness and logistics but also to pricing dynamics and market positioning.
Malaysia’s e-commerce continues to expand at a healthy pace, making up the biggest driver of the country’s digital economy and reaching 20 billion USD by 2025.
As the digital landscape evolves, e-commerce continues to play an important role in driving business activities, particularly in expanding market access and enhancing the competitiveness of the Malaysian economy.
An Indonesian official has highlighted rising concerns over child safety online, especially with increasing cybercrimes linked to digital platforms, including online games.
The move is part of efforts to strengthen small-scale fishing operations, who account for 90% of the national fish catch of Indonesia.
The government is supporting positive partnerships but not the destruction and exploitation of nature, an Indonesian official stated.
Senyar made landfall between the cities of Banting and Port Dickson on Malaysia's west coast along the Strait of Malacca at around 1am on November 28.
To reinforce long-term protection, the Thai Government appointed the Ministry of Interior as the central agency overseeing efforts to end violence against women, highlighting its strong presence at the community level.
Earlier, Thailand’s Defence Minister ordered the military to strengthen inter-sectoral coordination to intensify the crackdown on drug crimes.
