ECONOMY

Malaysia Sets New Goals for Halal Industry

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysia is setting a tougher test for its halal industry: whether its reputation for religious certification …

Canada Nears Trade Deals With Southeast Asia

MANILA, Philippines — Canada is seeking to conclude separate trade negotiations with the Philippines and ASEAN by November, expanding its …

Chongqing: New Gateway for Asian Produce

CHONGQING, China — A new agricultural wholesale center opened in Youyang on September 23, alongside the launch of an ASEAN–Youyang …

China and ASEAN Advance AI Cooperation

NANNING, China — China’s expanding artificial intelligence partnership with Southeast Asia faces a practical test: whether diplomatic cooperation can produce …

Japan Lives Longer as Its Population Shrinks

TOKYO, Japan — Japan now has more than 100,000 people aged 100 or older, a demographic milestone that sharpens a …