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Southeast Asia
Malaysia’s PM to Decide on Parliament Return as Pandemic Worsens
By Alifah Zainuddin
Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin barely survived the last sitting of parliament. Will he survive the next?
Japan, Philippines to Hold First Ever Joint Air Exercises
By Sebastian Strangio
The two nations share overlapping concerns about China’s growing maritime capability and assertiveness.
Bereft of International Support, Myanmar’s Protesters Turn to Violent Resistance
By Kristina Kironska
As the country's crisis deepens, the lines between attack and defense are beginning to blur.
Why ASEAN Needs to Reduce Its Non-Tariff Measures on Agri-Food Imports
By Sithanonxay Suvannaphakdy and Neo Guo Wei Kevin
Streamlining non-tariff barriers to reduce the regulatory burden on businesses remains a key priority for the region’s recovery from COVID-19.
Thailand Reopens Resort Island to International Tourists
By Sebastian Strangio
The government hopes that the “Phuket sandbox” scheme will lead to the revival of Thailand's tourist industry.
Activists, Journalists Included in Myanmar Prisoner Release
By Grant Peck
The military gave no reason for the sudden release of prisoners, which included many detained since its February coup.
Mekong River Commission Calls for Improved Hydropower Data Sharing
By Sebastian Strangio
The past two years have seen water levels on the lower Mekong rise and full unpredictably.
Don’t Call Me Junta: Myanmar’s Military Government Warns Foreign Press
By Sebastian Strangio
The junta's warning is the likely prelude to further crackdowns and restrictions on the press.
ASEAN Cyber Challenge in the Spotlight With New Center
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A new center of excellence highlights cyber's increasing prominence among the bloc's defense priorities.
Myanmar’s Junta ‘Tightens Its Grip’ on Jade Billions: Report
By Sebastian Strangio
The military's control of the prized mineral will fuel further conflict and offer it an economic lifeline.
Vietnam, Singapore Begin Negotiations on Digital Trade Agreement
By Linh Tong
Despite all the challenges, an agreement between the two nations would further liberalize the digital trade environment in Southeast Asia.
Indonesia Mulls Tighter Restrictions to Head Off COVID-19 ‘Catastrophe’
By Sebastian Strangio
In some parts of the country, hospitals are turning away patients as the disease continues its spread.