Region
Southeast Asia
German Chancellor Calls for Deeper Trade Ties With Vietnam
By Sebastian Strangio
Olaf Scholz flagged Vietnam as an important future partner in his government's plan to reduce Germany's economic reliance on China.
Ukraine War, US-China Tensions Set to Predominate at G-20 Summit
By Sebastian Strangio
Despite President Putin's absence, the November 15-16 summit will be marked by growing political and strategic divisions.
Global Leaders Grapple With Global Challenges During Cambodia Summits
By Luke Hunt
Divided they came and divided they left for the G-20 Leaders' Summit in Bali.
Indonesia’s Reluctant Statesman
By Sribala Subramanian
Europe’s bloodshed and fossil fuel politics are not Joko Widodo’s cup of tea.
Vietnam’s Approach to China: Bamboo Diplomacy With Neo-tributary Characteristics
By Alexander L. Vuving
Vietnam Communist Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong's recent visit to Beijing was meant to assure China, but didn't signal any change in Hanoi's basic approach toward its northern neighbor.
Southeast Asian Leaders Struggle With Question of Myanmar Violence
By David Rising and Sopheng Cheang
ASEAN's member states continue to be divided on how to handle their problem member, as the country's conflict continues to worsen.
Why ASEAN Needs a Region-Wide Digital Payment System
By Leang Seakleng
An inclusive and user-friendly system could deepen Southeast Asian integration and generate economic benefits for the region's 668 million people.
Thai PM Could Jump to New Party Ahead of 2023 Election
By Sebastian Strangio
Prayut Chan-o-cha is being courted by the newly formed Ruam Thai Sang Chart party, which was founded last year by one of his advisors.
How Indonesia Can Improve Its Defense Investment Climate
By Anastasia Febiola Sumarauw and Muhammad Fauzan Malufti
If the country wants to expand its domestic defense manufacturing sector, it needs to make itself a more attractive market for foreign arms contractors.
Thousands of Indonesians Rally for Justice After Stadium Tragedy
By Sebastian Strangio
Thousands rallied in Malang, East Java, where a stadium crush last month led to the deaths of 135 people.
Ukraine Boosts Southeast Asia Ties With Peace Accord
By David Rising and Sopheng Cheang
Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen pledged to support the country's aspirations to become a Sectoral Dialogue Partner of ASEAN.
UN Report Charts Human Rights Decline in the Philippines
By Mong Palatino
The administration of President Marcos has said and done nothing substantial to address the country's human rights crisis.