Southeast Asia

The Congress-approved national emergency authorizes the president to launch a massive aid program and tap private hospitals and ships in fighting the outbreak.

Speculation continues regarding how Jakarta will move forward on a longstanding requirement in its defense plans.

A recent incident spotlights the difficulty of resolving one of Asia’s deadliest ongoing conflicts.

The Singapore Armed Forces are not just performing crucial tasks – their presence is a powerful part of the nation’s psychological defense against the disease.

Preventive steps to prevent infection may produce an economic crisis that risks exacerbating poverty, hunger, and health issues.

Water shortages remain a huge problem for the Southeast Asian country.

As of this past weekend, confirmed cases from three boxing stadiums in Bangkok totaled just over a quarter of the national coronavirus case total.

The engagement spotlighted the development of ties amid wider domestic and regional changes.  

Jakarta continues to add to its capabilities in spite of the challenges that remain.

A look back at a significant development in the country with implications that continue to play out today.

The country is firming up regulations regarding international travel and domestic movement, even as the government worries about the economic impact.

Jokowi's unscientific approach in fighting the coronavirus may backfire.