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China’s Xi Jinping Could Visit Vietnam Soon, Report Claims

China’s Xi Jinping Could Visit Vietnam Soon, Report Claims

By Sebastian Strangio
The visit, which could take place later this month or early next, would come after U.S. President Joe Biden's visit to Hanoi last month.
How Southeast Asia Has Responded to the Israel-Hamas Conflict

How Southeast Asia Has Responded to the Israel-Hamas Conflict

By Sebastian Strangio
Unsurprisingly, the region's governments have been far from united in their responses to Hamas' surprise attack on southern Israel.

New Netflix Documentary Examines One of Indonesia’s Most Salacious Cases

New Netflix Documentary Examines One of Indonesia’s Most Salacious Cases

By Aisyah Llewellyn
The film about the supposed poisoning of socialite Wayan Mirna Salihin raises the question: was a murder even committed?

Thailand’s Mall Shooting Shows That Authorities Must Address Online Black Markets

Thailand’s Mall Shooting Shows That Authorities Must Address Online Black Markets

By Michael Picard
All over the world, a range of new, evolving technologies are disrupting national arms control strategies. The Paragon mall shooting highlighted the deadly results. 

10 Years On: Why Strategic Trust Still Matters

10 Years On: Why Strategic Trust Still Matters

By Vu Le Thai Hoang and Ngo Di Lan
As the Indo-Pacific emerges as the central theater of geopolitical rivalry, the absence of strategic trust is not merely an academic concern but a pressing existential issue.
Thai Authorities Arrest 4 For Selling Gun to Mall Shooter

Thai Authorities Arrest 4 For Selling Gun to Mall Shooter

By Sebastian Strangio
Since Tuesday's shooting at Siam Paragon mall in Bangkok, Thai authorities have promised to clamp down on online firearm sales.

Philippine Vice President Defends Use of Confidential Funds

Philippine Vice President Defends Use of Confidential Funds

By Mong Palatino
Sara Duterte's opponents accuse her of improperly using confidential and intelligence funds, or CIFs, which are not subjected to standard auditing rules.
Malaysia Calls for Regional Action to Tackle Transboundary Haze

Malaysia Calls for Regional Action to Tackle Transboundary Haze

By Sebastian Strangio
ASEAN's current regional mechanisms have seemingly done little to prevent the deterioration of the region's air quality over the past two decades.

SAC-M Report Accuses UN Secretary-General of Neglecting Myanmar

SAC-M Report Accuses UN Secretary-General of Neglecting Myanmar

By Luke Hunt
The report came as the opposition National Unity Government NUG claimed that 21 children were injured in a military strike in Sagaing Region.

Philippine Boats Breach Chinese Blockade in Faceoff Near a Disputed Shoal

Philippine Boats Breach Chinese Blockade in Faceoff Near a Disputed Shoal

By Jim Gomez
The stand-off is just the latest to take place at Second Thomas Shoal, a Philippine-occupied feature in the South China Sea.

TikTok Culls Social Media Business Platform in Indonesia

TikTok Culls Social Media Business Platform in Indonesia

By Sebastian Strangio
The move came after the Indonesian government announced an immediate ban on commerce transactions on social media platforms.
Thai PM Promises Tighter Gun Regulations After Bangkok Shooting

Thai PM Promises Tighter Gun Regulations After Bangkok Shooting

By Sebastian Strangio
The shooting spree, which took the lives of two foreign nationals, is the latest to highlight the country's high rates of gun ownership, both legal and otherwise.

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