Region
Southeast Asia
Cambodia’s Cyber-Slavery Trafficking Denials Reflect Official Complicity, Experts Say
By David Whitehouse
Despite growing evidence that Cambodia has become a source of industrial-scale cyber-scams, the authorities continue to downplay the extent of the problem.
Thailand Ready to Accept 100,000 Refugees, Foreign Minister Says
By Sebastian Strangio
The impending fall of the border town of Myawaddy to ethnic Karen rebels has raised fears of junta air attacks that could drive thousands of civilians into Thailand.
The Road to the First Japan-Philippines-US Trilateral Summit
By Mico A. Galang
The road to the historic meeting was paved by the growing security cooperation between and among the three countries.
Malaysian Firm Removes Shoes From Sale Over Religious Complaints
By Sebastian Strangio
Just weeks after the "Allah socks" scandal, a Malaysian shoe company has found itself at the center of another conservative culture war controversy.
Indonesia’s Scorpene Submarine Deal With France, Explained
By James Guild
Under the terms of the long-awaited deal, two of the French submarines will be built in Indonesia by the state shipbuilding firm PT PAL.
Thailand Confirms Myanmar Military Evacuation Flight Request After Latest Resistance Gains
By Sebastian Strangio
The fall of the town of Myawaddy to resistance forces could shift the battlefield and diplomatic dynamics of the country's conflict.
What Can Be Done to Boost Indonesia-Central Asia Relations?
By Jeniar Nelsus Mooy
Distance and weak connectivity are major challenges, but there is the potential for a stronger partnership that would benefit the two regions' people and business communities.
As Electronics Suppliers Shift Away From China, They Can’t Lose Sight of Climate Goals
By Xueying Wu
Shifting production away from China can also mean moving away from clean energy sources. Companies must keep that in mind.
Challenges Ahead for Indonesia’s Interfaith Couples
By Hartini
An Indonesian Supreme Court decision in 2023 made it harder for interfaith couples to have their marriages recognized.
Biden to Warn China on South China Sea, Report Claims
By Sebastian Strangio
The U.S. president is set to deliver the warning at this week's trilateral summit with the leaders of Japan and the Philippines.
Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim Faces the Demons He Helped Unleash
By Imran Said
After coming to office with a pledge to focus on the economy, Anwar has been dogged by Malay-Muslim culture war controversies.
Southeast Asians Don’t Really Care About the Myanmar Crisis
By David Hutt
A recent survey of regional elite opinion shows a surprising lack of regional concern about the country's ongoing conflict.