Region
Southeast Asia
Did TikTok Bring Young Malaysian Voters to the Polls?
By Sribala Subramanian
Perikatan Nasional’s campaign on the popular social media platform appears to have paid off.
Philippines Commissions New Gunboats, Plans on Acquiring 15 More
By Sebastian Strangio
The Philippine navy chief said that the country plans to procure 15 more Shaldag Mark V gunboats, in addition to the nine it has already ordered.
Polio Is Back in Indonesia, Sparking Vaccination Campaign
By Riska Munawarah and Niniek Karmini
The highly contagious disease was declared eliminated in the country less than a decade ago, but new cases have emerged, prompting a vaccination drive.
Report Details Lavish Extent of Myanmar Junta’s Legitimation Drive
By Sebastian Strangio
According to a local media report, Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing has bestowed titles and medals on over 3,600 individuals in a bid to legitimize his rule.
ASEAN’s Myanmar Headache Changes Hands
By Naw Theresa
As the bloc's chair in 2023, Indonesia will attempt to succeed where both Cambodia and Brunei have failed.
New Malaysian Government to Tackle Cost of Living Crisis
By Sebastian Strangio
Tackling rice bowl issues is a prudent first step for Anwar Ibrahim, who confronts a polarized political landscape.
India Engages Myanmar
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
What explains New Delhi’s greater engagement with the country's military government?
In Malaysia, a Political Stalwart Bows Out
By Sophie Lemière
At last week's election, the extraordinary, six-decade-long political journey of Mahathir Mohamad reached its quiet terminus.
Sworn in, Anwar Gets to Work as Malaysia’s Prime Minister
By Luke Hunt
Anwar said he would submit his government to a vote of confidence on December 19.
The Reality of Vietnam’s Energy Transition
By Kathryn Neville
The country has emerged as a regional leader in renewables, but some thorny challenges lie ahead.
Why Southeast Asia Needs to Establish an ASEAN Cancer Center
By Molika Heng
With the disease on the rise in the region, a dedicated transnational institution would reduce the cost of cancer treatments for those most in need.
Philippines Seeks Explanation From China Over Seizure of Rocket Debris
By Sebastian Strangio
The incident close to the Philippine-occupied Thitu Island was just the latest between the two nations in the disputed South China Sea.