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ASEAN Beat  .
‘One Vision, One Identity, One Community.’ That’s the ASEAN motto. But what’s the reality? Our bloggers based around this diverse and strategically key region give you an insider’s perspective on politics, security and society in South-east Asia.
Sihanoukville: A Cambodian City Losing Its ‘Cambodian-ness’
By Sim Vireak
Unchecked development by Chinese investors has come at a cost, freezing out locals and changing the city’s character.
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Is Vietnam Creeping Into a Succession Crisis?
April 20, 2019
Is Vietnam Creeping Into a Succession Crisis?
Health rumors aside, the big question remains who will follow in Nguyen Phu Trong’s footsteps.
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Is Vietnam Creeping Into a Succession Crisis?
What Does Jokowi’s Win Mean for Indonesia’s Economy?
April 19, 2019
What Does Jokowi’s Win Mean for Indonesia’s Economy?
The Indonesian president has made progress, but has unfinished business to complete in his probable second term.
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What Does Jokowi’s Win Mean for Indonesia’s Economy?
Laos Deports 3 Detained US Missionaries, Evangelical Group Claims
April 19, 2019
Laos Deports 3 Detained US Missionaries, Evangelical Group Claims
U.S.-based group says three American volunteers who were detained for proselytizing have been freed and deported.
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Laos Deports 3 Detained US Missionaries, Evangelical Group Claims
Chinese Culture Gradually Penetrates Indonesia
April 18, 2019
Chinese Culture Gradually Penetrates Indonesia
Cultural activities are also a key part of the BRI, even though their influence remains limited so far.
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Chinese Culture Gradually Penetrates Indonesia
Why Brunei’s New Religious Hardening Matters
April 18, 2019
Why Brunei’s New Religious Hardening Matters
The new Islamic laws are only the latest symptom of broader issues in the tiny, oil-rich sultanate.
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Why Brunei’s New Religious Hardening Matters
Indonesia’s Jokowi Set for 2nd Term as President
April 17, 2019
Indonesia’s Jokowi Set for 2nd Term as President
Preliminary results suggest Joko Widodo has triumphed over rival candidate Prabowo Subianto.
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Indonesia’s Jokowi Set for 2nd Term as President
Ceremony Highlights China-Malaysia Warships Deal
April 17, 2019
Ceremony Highlights China-Malaysia Warships Deal
A closer look at the significance of a recent develop within Sino-Malaysian relations.
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Ceremony Highlights China-Malaysia Warships Deal
Vietnam Vessel Kicks off New ASEAN Maritime Mission
April 16, 2019
Vietnam Vessel Kicks off New ASEAN Maritime Mission
Sailing naval vessel begins trip that covers Indonesia and Singapore.
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Vietnam Vessel Kicks off New ASEAN Maritime Mission
DNA Tests Confirm Death of Philippine-Based Islamic State-Linked Leader
April 16, 2019
DNA Tests Confirm Death of Philippine-Based Islamic State-Linked Leader
A major Philippine-based IS commander was killed in a March 14 gun battle.
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DNA Tests Confirm Death of Philippine-Based Islamic State-Linked Leader
What’s in the Brunei Military Chief’s First Pakistan Voyage?
April 15, 2019
What’s in the Brunei Military Chief’s First Pakistan Voyage?
The interaction spotlighted some of the ongoing collaboration between the two sides.
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What’s in the Brunei Military Chief’s First Pakistan Voyage?
Will China Undermine Its Own Influence in Southeast Asia Through the Belt and Road?
April 13, 2019
Will China Undermine Its Own Influence in Southeast Asia Through the Belt and Road?
China’s activism in relation to the BRI has led to rising concerns in Southeast Asia.
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Will China Undermine Its Own Influence in Southeast Asia Through the Belt and Road?
Indonesia 2019 Elections: Officials to Probe Warehouse of Ballots in Malaysia
April 13, 2019
Indonesia 2019 Elections: Officials to Probe Warehouse of Ballots in Malaysia
Election commission to investigate incident after videos circulate of ballots scattered through a warehouse in neighboring Malaysia.
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Indonesia 2019 Elections: Officials to Probe Warehouse of Ballots in Malaysia
What’s in the Brunei Navy Vessel’s New China Voyage?
April 12, 2019
What’s in the Brunei Navy Vessel’s New China Voyage?
A closer look at the context for a recent development.
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What’s in the Brunei Navy Vessel’s New China Voyage?
Anti-Submarine Warfare Drills Put the Focus on US-Thailand Security Ties
April 12, 2019
Anti-Submarine Warfare Drills Put the Focus on US-Thailand Security Ties
Development spotlights ongoing defense cooperation between the two allies.
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Anti-Submarine Warfare Drills Put the Focus on US-Thailand Security Ties
Where Do Indonesia’s Presidential Candidates Stand on Foreign Policy?
April 11, 2019
Where Do Indonesia’s Presidential Candidates Stand on Foreign Policy?
As the country heads for the polls, the two contenders’ foreign policy outlooks have not really factored all that much beyond a series of tendencies.
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Where Do Indonesia’s Presidential Candidates Stand on Foreign Policy?
Malaysia Says 41 Rohingya Land on Northern Shores, 200 Still At Sea
April 10, 2019
Malaysia Says 41 Rohingya Land on Northern Shores, 200 Still At Sea
The refugee crisis stemming from Myanmar continues.
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Malaysia Says 41 Rohingya Land on Northern Shores, 200 Still At Sea
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