Southeast Asia

Tesla sees some Southeast Asian countries as promising markets for its electric vehicles, and others as possible sites for producing them.

Chau Van Kham, a member of the banned pro-democracy group Viet Tan, was arrested during a trip to Vietnam in 2019.

This week’s string of regional meetings will also see the involvement of dialogue partners including China, Russia, and the United States.

The party's leader Pita Limjaroenrat is hoping to put pressure on military-appointed senators to uphold the people's will.

Jakarta’s attempts to implement the Five-Point Consensus are laudable, but unlikely to bring the two sides to the negotiating table.

The recent blaze at the Manila Central Post Office highlighted the challenges in keeping the depredations of time and private commercial interests at bay.

ASEAN would not be insulated from any damaging consequences arising from a Taiwan Strait conflict, particularly when it comes to their citizens working in Taiwan. 

The viral news story provided a stark illustration of the gap between the rhetoric of Indonesian politicians and the realities faced by many ordinary people.

Nearly two months on from the general election in May, it is still unclear whether the victorious Move Forward Party will be able to form the country's next government.

The repatriation will include the “Lombok treasure,” a collection of 335 gold and silver items plundered by Dutch troops from the Indonesian island in 1894.

The current administration is well placed to use religious soft power to drive foreign investments and interest in the Malaysian economy.

While allowing foreign navies to call at its ports supports Vietnam's omnidirectional foreign policy, its relationship with China remains the most important variable.