Region
Southeast Asia
Suspected Chinese Rocket Debris Found in Philippine Waters
By Associated Press
Debris found in two separate locations were likely remnants of a Chinese Long March 5B rocket launched last week from Hainan island.
Will ASEAN Finally Change Its Approach Toward Myanmar?
By Sebastian Strangio
The country's troubles will be at the top of the agenda at this week's summit, but a significant policy shift is unlikely.
Vietnam Introduces 24-Hour Take-Down Requirement for Social Media Platforms
By Sebastian Strangio
The move is the latest in the state's attempts to cleanse the online sphere of "false news" and "anti-state" content.
Why Thailand’s Current Account Returned to Surplus in September
By James Guild
The development, driven by the revival of the tourism sector, suggests that the country is beginning to recover from the pandemic in earnest.
Putin to Skip East Asia Summit, No Certainty for G-20
By Sebastian Strangio
It is looking increasingly likely that the Russian leader will not be present at either summit – at least not physically.
Philippine Police Charge Prison Chief With Killing Popular Broadcaster
By Sebastian Strangio
Gerald Bantag has been accused of masterminding the October 3 shooting of the journalist Percival Mabasa.
ASEAN Struggles on in an Uncertain Age
By Richard Maude
ASEAN is conscious that it is increasingly sidelines amid great power competition. But the organization is slow to change.
Cambodian Dissident Begins Hunger Strike Over Prison Conditions
By Sebastian Strangio
Theary Seng’s stand comes ahead of U.S. President Joe Biden’s visit to Cambodia for this week’s ASEAN summits.
Malaysia Kicks off Election Campaign Ahead of November 19 Vote
By Sebastian Strangio
Given the complexity of the country's electoral landscape, there is no guarantee GE15 will bring an end to the current political instability.
To Understand Southeast Asia Today, Look to its Early Modern History
By Imran Said
The region today resembles less the rigid binaries of the Cold War than the fluid loyalties and interactions of the pre-colonial era.
Hun Sen Adds Some Bite to Upcoming ASEAN Summits
By Luke Hunt
Ukraine will be at the top of the agenda at the meetings, alongside Myanmar.
Indonesian FM Says Myanmar Military to Blame for Country’s Crisis
By Sebastian Strangio
Retno Marsudi’s comments came ahead of an ASEAN summit at which the region's leaders will be under pressure to toughen their stance toward the military junta.
Will Malaysia’s First-Time Voters Become a Driving Force of GE15?
By Robin Vochelet
When Malaysians head to the polls on November 19, a record 5 million young people are expected to take part for the first time.
International Firms Aiding Myanmar Air Force’s Attacks on Civilians: Report
By Sebastian Strangio
The rights group Amnesty International claims that aviation fuel supply chains connect foreign companies to the military's junta's airstrikes on civilian populations.
Old Wine in New Bottles: Political Parties and the Upcoming Election in Thailand
By Punchada Sirivunnabood
New electoral rules have incentivized politicians to create a raft of new parties as a way of joining the governing coalition.
The Sunak Government and UK Foreign Policy in Southeast Asia
By Laura Southgate
Given his crowded agenda of domestic and foreign policy challenges, will the new British leader have much attention left for the region?
Vietnam Calls on Fuel Trading Firms to Relieve Shortages
By Sebastian Strangio
Over recent weeks, shortages have forced petrol stations across the country to close or restrict sales.
Myanmar Junta Sentences Former NLD Lawmaker to 148 Years in Prison
By Sebastian Strangio
Win Myint Hlaing, 52, is just one of hundreds of former members of the National League for Democracy government that are languishing in prison.
Thailand’s Monkish Politics in the Spotlight
By Tita Sanglee
As Thailand moves toward elections due next year, the opposition Move Forward Party has unveiled a policy to enfranchise the country's Buddhist monks.
Post-Pandemic Recovery and the Plight of ASEAN’s Migrant Workers
By Thong Sariputta
Migrant laborers were among the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. The region needs a long-term plan to support them.
In Post-Coup Myanmar: ‘Death Squads’ and Extrajudicial Killings
By Manny Maung
Pro-junta armed groups that have claimed responsibility for of extrajudicial killings have faced no consequences in Myanmar.
Cambodia to Send Deminers to Help Train Ukrainians
By Associated Press
In collaboration with Japan, Cambodia will dispatch experienced demining specialists to Ukraine.
Why Is Philippine President Marcos Not Appointing a Health Secretary?
By Mong Palatino
So far, the reasons that the new leader has offered have been vague and at times incoherent.
Can the EU and Indonesia Sign Their Elusive Free Trade Agreement?
By William Yuen Yee
There is a tension between Brussels' environmental concerns and its desire to boost its commercial engagement with the Asia-Pacific.