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Cambodia Celebrates Return of ‘Priceless’ Stolen Artifacts
March 18, 2023

Cambodia Celebrates Return of ‘Priceless’ Stolen Artifacts

By Sopheng Cheang
The returned items included important Hindu and Buddhist statues, as well as ancient jewelry from the once-mighty empire of Angkor.
Malaysian Official Says EU Regulation ‘Discrimination’ Against Small Farmers
March 17, 2023

Malaysian Official Says EU Regulation ‘Discrimination’ Against Small Farmers

By Sebastian Strangio
The regulation, which could severely limit the country's palm oil exports to European nations, has been strongly opposed by Kuala Lumpur.

Vietnam’s New President: Key Takeaways for Domestic Politics and Foreign Relations
March 17, 2023

Vietnam’s New President: Key Takeaways for Domestic Politics and Foreign Relations

By Hai Hong Nguyen
The appointment of the youthful Vo Van Thuong could hint at a generational leadership transition in the years to come.

Bird Flu’s Young Victims
March 17, 2023

Bird Flu’s Young Victims

By Sribala Subramanian
Over the past decade, nearly four out of five H5N1 victims in Cambodia have been children.

Indonesia Close to Closing Deal for BrahMos Weapons System: Report
March 17, 2023

Indonesia Close to Closing Deal for BrahMos Weapons System: Report

By Sebastian Strangio
A deal would make Indonesia the second Southeast Asian nation after the Philippines to acquire the potent supersonic missile.
Thailand, EU Agree to Restart Free Trade Pact Negotiations
March 16, 2023

Thailand, EU Agree to Restart Free Trade Pact Negotiations

By Sebastian Strangio
Brussels called a halt negotiations in mid-2014, shortly after the Thai military seized power in a coup.

Myanmar, Bangladesh Readying Repatriation of More Than 1,000 Rohingya
March 16, 2023

Myanmar, Bangladesh Readying Repatriation of More Than 1,000 Rohingya

By Sebastian Strangio
Junta officials are visiting refugee camps in order to verify those who have been shortlisted for repatriation under a China-mediated pilot program.
Indonesia’s EV Shift Requires a Mindset Shift
March 16, 2023

Indonesia’s EV Shift Requires a Mindset Shift

By Massita Ayu Cindy and Michael Suryaprawira
The promotion of electric vehicles must take place in tandem with efforts to reduce the overall number of cars on Indonesian roads.

Indonesian Parliament Vows to Resolve Contentious Election Ruling
March 15, 2023

Indonesian Parliament Vows to Resolve Contentious Election Ruling

By Sebastian Strangio
Earlier this month, a district court ordered election authorities to suspend their preparation for next year's polls.

Vietnam Has a Long Way to Go on Decarbonization
March 15, 2023

Vietnam Has a Long Way to Go on Decarbonization

By Vincenzo Caporale
In order to attract foreign investment in zero-carbon energy sources, the government will have to undertake serious structural reforms.

Alarming Pattern of Killings Continues in the Philippines
March 15, 2023

Alarming Pattern of Killings Continues in the Philippines

By Mong Palatino
This year has seen a series of armed ambushes of local government officials. Meanwhile, the "war on drugs" continues.
China Warns Philippines Over US Access to Military Bases
March 14, 2023

China Warns Philippines Over US Access to Military Bases

By Sebastian Strangio
The Chinese embassy in Manila said that the expansion of EDCA "will seriously harm Philippine national interests and endanger regional peace and stability."

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