Asia Middle East Center

01/05/2026

Today we honor the resilience and dedication of the workforce powering our economies. At AMEC, we believe equitable development and fair labor practices are fundamental to sustainable growth. Happy Labor Day!

29/04/2026

Are you a researcher, academic, or policy enthusiast?

We want to hear your voice! Contribute your articles and insights to AMEC and join the dialogue shaping Asia and the Middle East.

Email us at [email protected] to submit your articles!

24/04/2026

How did an ancient hub of global wealth become the site of a modern economic collapse?

Unscripted Voices explores the economic history of Yemen, tracing its journey from the prosperous Kingdom of Sheba and the booming incense route to the deep divisions and conflicts defining its current crisis.

Join us once a week for deep-dive episodes, or catch our short clips on the go.

EPISODE 2: The economic history of Yemen

24/04/2026

Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding.

Today, we celebrate the power of dialogue. At AMEC, we are committed to fostering multilateral research and diplomatic bridges between Asia and the Middle East

23/04/2026

Comment your thoughts: Which term do you prefer? Write to us: [email protected]

22/04/2026

Happy Earth Day!

🌍 At AMEC, we believe that tackling the climate crisis requires cross-regional dialogue. From Asia’s green tech innovations to the Middle East’s energy transition, a sustainable future demands global cooperation.

21/04/2026

How is Asia navigating a rapidly changing global landscape this year? From tech diplomacy to green transitions, swipe to explore the key highlights.

🌏 Read more insights at amecrd.com.

19/04/2026

We were deeply honored to receive Mr. Li Han and his esteemed team from the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Kuala Lumpur at the AMEC headquarters.

It was a highly productive session focused on exchanging ideas and exploring avenues for future collaboration. As a think tank committed to fostering cross-regional research and dialogue, we are particularly encouraged by the potential to build partnerships with policy think tanks and universities from China.

We thank Mr. Li Han and his team for their visit, and we look forward to strengthening our ties and working together on meaningful initiatives.

18/04/2026

We are delighted to welcome new members of our Trade Relations Team from Europe to AMEC headquarters here in Kuala Lumpur!

They are being mentored on Foreign Relations & Economic Relations by the leadership of AMEC's Senior Fellow, Muad Zaki. They will join our existing team to bridge Europe & Malaysia Relations.

Welcome to the team! We are excited to see the valuable contributions you will bring to this important initiative.

16/04/2026

Why are gas and grocery prices rising? The Middle East conflict is disrupting global energy routes, directly impacting Southeast Asia.

📉⛽ Swipe to learn how fuel supply issues and inflation are affecting our local economies and your daily wallet.

16/04/2026

How is Southeast Asia reacting to the Middle East conflict? From calls for mediation to ASEAN's unified push for a ceasefire, our region is navigating complex diplomacy.

🕊️🌏 Swipe to see where your country stands and how this impacts our own backyard.