Southeast Asia

The policy is an attempt to arrest the slide in the kyat, which has depreciated sharply since the 2021 coup.

The move is a win for U.S. diplomacy, but is consistent with Hanoi's goal of building relationships with all of the contending major powers.

As the hostage-taking of New Zealand pilot Philip Mark Mehrtens enters its sixth consecutive month, his whereabouts in eastern Indonesia remain unknown.

Six candidates applied to run for the mostly ceremonial post, but only three met the city-state's stringent criteria.

Government officials, including two former presidents, have denied Beijing's claim that Manila made an agreement to remove the ship from the disputed shoal.

Taiwan is no exception to the long list of countries facing difficulties in their transition to green energy. The United States can help.

This month's state elections saw broad electoral gains for the Malay nationalist PN coalition, the result of years of far-right rhetoric and organizing.

Generous government scholarships have generated positive impressions of China – and even an impulse to defend its policies in the face of Western criticism.

The marriage of convenience between Pheu Thai and the United Thai Nation Party reflects the stunning political realignment that has occurred since May's general election.

Despite the PM vote setback, the success of the Move Forward Party during the election has created a new dynamic in Thai politics – one that is likely to persist.

The Southeast Asian bloc has pledged to tackle the issue, but resources and coordination are lacking.

The court's decision has paved the way for Parliament to convene on August 22 to select a prime minister.