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Southeast Asia
Germany-Vietnam Kidnapping Case in the Spotlight with Rejected Appeal
By Associated Press
A significant case was in the headlines again this week.
ASEAN Coronavirus Security Consultation Puts Center for Military Medicine Into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The engagement highlighted one aspect of Southeast Asia’s ongoing response to the coronavirus.
Commissioning Ceremony Puts Singapore’s Littoral Mission Vessel Program Into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The commissioning of three vessels marks the quick completion and operationalization of the program for Singapore’s Navy.
US ASEAN Counterterrorism Cooperation in the Headlines with Regional Conference
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent engagement spotlighted Washington’s wider counterterrorism role in the subregion.
Brunei’s Defense Planning in the Spotlight With Exercise Setia Bersama
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The recent drills provided a rare window into how the country thinks and acts with respect to its defense.
Philippine Church Denies FBI Allegations Amid Abuse Investigation
By Associated Press
A Philippine religious group has denied allegations by American law enforcement agents that it was involved in a scheme to trick followers into becoming fundraisers and arrange sham marriages to keep them in the United States.
Indonesia’s Submarine Capabilities in the Headlines with New Sea Trials
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Jakarta’s conducting of trials with respect to its first indigenously-assembled submarine put the focus on a key aspect of its capabilities.
New Test for Singapore’s Fake News Law
By Erin Cook
A Malaysian NGO is challenging Singapore's claim to enforce its definition of “fake news” abroad.
Cambodia’s Hun Sen Blasts Online Virus Misinformation
By Associated Press
The country's leader urged people to remain calm about the new virus from China while threatening to kick out those seen wearing a face mask.
EU-Vietnam Economic Ties: Toward Win-Win?
By Thoi Nguyen
While the actual impacts remain to be seen, the conclusion of economic pacts offer gains for both sides.
How Constitutional Reform in Myanmar Matters for the Country’s Democracy
By Andrew Nachemson
While the process may not result in much substantive change, it nonetheless has tangible effects on ties between the NLD, the military, and ethnic parties.
The Growing Islamism in Malaysia
By Vishal Arora
An interview with Eugene Yapp on Islamism and extremism in Malaysia.