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Southeast Asia
Myanmar’s NUG Warns China Against Engagement with ‘Illegitimate’ Junta
By Sebastian Strangio
The comments followed Beijing's strongest signals of support for the military administration since last year's coup.
Myanmar’s Military Junta Tightens Control Over Foreign Currency Flows
By Sebastian Strangio
Under new central bank rules, all local holders of foreign currency will have to convert them to Myanmar kyats.
Who Was Jakarta Built For?
By James Guild
And what that has to do with Nusantara, the country's planned new capital city.
Why Vietnam Holds the Trump Card in the US-Vietnam Partnership
By Khang Vu
Hanoi enjoys considerable leverage as a frontline state in Washington's strategic competition with Beijing.
Indonesian Public Opinion Ambivalent About Rising Geopolitical Tensions: Report
By Sebastian Strangio
The Lowy Institute survey report, its first since 2011, found the public is more concerned with domestic than international challenges.
Myanmar Financial Holdings and U.S.-Singapore Contention
By Drake Tien
Given its financial ties to Myanmar, Singapore's cooperation is vital if the world is to choke off the military junta's revenue streams.
After Pressure, Growing Transparency in Malaysia’s Glove Industry
By Peter Bengtsen
From rock bottom four years ago, much of Malaysia’s glove industry has embarked on efforts to achieve greater transparency and better conditions.
Airline Apologizes for Tweet Poking Fun at Thailand’s King
By Sebastian Strangio
An April Fool's tweet referenced the apparently volatile relationship between King Vajiralongkorn and his consort Sineenat Wongvajirapakdi.
China Pledges Support for Myanmar’s Junta, ‘No Matter How the Situation Changes’
By Sebastian Strangio
Foreign Minister Wang Yi's comments mark the strongest sign of support for the Myanmar military since last year's coup.
How Long Will Rodrigo Duterte Remain Neutral in the Philippine Election?
By Mong Palatino
So far the Philippine leader has refrained from anointing a successor. But he could just be waiting for the right moment.
UN, ASEAN Special Envoys on Myanmar Meet in Phnom Penh
By Sebastian Strangio
The talks highlighted just how many obstacles are strewn along the path toward a resolution to the country's crisis.
How Should Malaysia React to the Russia-Ukraine Conflict?
By Danny Teh Zi Yee
Three recommendations for how Kuala Lumpur should respond to the war in Europe.