Region

Southeast Asia

Page 152 of 522
Hun Sen Announces Free Tickets for Southeast Asian Games

Hun Sen Announces Free Tickets for Southeast Asian Games

By Luke Hunt
The Cambodian leader has also said that broadcast rights will also be free, ending a standoff with Thailand.
In Cambodia, You Are Instructed To Love Your Abuser

In Cambodia, You Are Instructed To Love Your Abuser

By David Hutt
Prime Minister Hun Sen wants his people to adore him for not treating them as badly as he could have. 

Tears, Anger as Indonesia Loses U20 World Cup, Faces FIFA Sanctions

Tears, Anger as Indonesia Loses U20 World Cup, Faces FIFA Sanctions

By Niniek Karmini and Graham Dunbar
Indonesians are in an uproar after rejection of the Israeli team cost their country its chance to host a global football tournament.

What Does China Expect From Malaysia Relations Under Anwar?

What Does China Expect From Malaysia Relations Under Anwar?

By Nian Peng
China-Malaysia relations are going to see good opportunities with Anwar in office. However, it is not safe to assume that relations will develop smoothly.

Vietnamese, Chinese Vessels in Close South China Sea Encounter

Vietnamese, Chinese Vessels in Close South China Sea Encounter

By Sebastian Strangio
According to navigation data, a Vietnamese Fisheries Surveillance vessel and Chinese Coast Guard ship came within 10 meters of each other.
Why the Thai Economy Grew Slower Than Its Neighbors’ in 2022

Why the Thai Economy Grew Slower Than Its Neighbors’ in 2022

By James Guild
The country's economy continues to be heavily dependent on foreign demand for goods and services.

Myanmar Military Chief Vows to Defeat Anti-Junta Resistance

Myanmar Military Chief Vows to Defeat Anti-Junta Resistance

By Sebastian Strangio
In a speech marking Armed Forces Day, Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing gave air to the military’s self-justifying mythology.
Cambodia and Thailand: A Tale of Two Elections

Cambodia and Thailand: A Tale of Two Elections

By Luke Hunt
The two countries have both been criticized in recent years for violating democratic norms, but that’s about where the similarities end.

US Imposes New Sanctions on Military-Ruled Myanmar

US Imposes New Sanctions on Military-Ruled Myanmar

By Sebastian Strangio
The latest round of sanctions aims to cut off the Myanmar military's access to aviation fuel, following a series of deadly airstrikes on civilian populations.

Thai PM Launches Election Campaign, Pledges ‘New Political Climate’

Thai PM Launches Election Campaign, Pledges ‘New Political Climate’

By Sebastian Strangio
Launching the United Thai Nation Party's campaign, the former general promised to "move beyond" the conflict that has gripped Thai politics over the past two decades.

Who Is Vietnam’s Gorbachev?

Who Is Vietnam’s Gorbachev?

By David Hutt
For some supporters of the Communist Party of Vietnam, the last party secretary of the Soviet Union offers a cautionary tale.
Laos Takes Another Step Forward on Controversial Mekong Dam

Laos Takes Another Step Forward on Controversial Mekong Dam

By Sebastian Strangio
The China-backed Pak Lay hydropower project is just one of nine dams that the Lao government has planned for the Mekong River.

Page 152 of 522