Region
Southeast Asia
Indonesia’s Ruling Party Picks Top Security Minister as VP Candidate
By Niniek Karmini
Muhammad Mahfud is the second vice presidential candidate with close links to Nahdlatul Ulama, the country's largest Islamic organization.
Malaysian PM to Raise Palestine Issue at Gulf-ASEAN Meeting
By Sebastian Strangio
The summit in Saudi Arabia comes at a time of growing global polarization over the Israel-Hamas war.
Indonesia, China Vow to Expand Economic Cooperation
By Sebastian Strangio
This week's Belt and Road Forum has demonstrated that many Southeast Asian leaders still view China as central to their nations’ economic prosperity.
The US in Southeast Asia: Less Drinking, More Thinking
By William Choong
Under President Joe Biden, Washington has made considerable progress in its relations with the region, but clear weak points remain.
Marcos Allies Quarrel Over Confidential Funds in the Philippines
By Mong Palatino
The controversy over the use of the special funds has opened up rifts within the Marcos "unity government."
From Siargao to Malabon: Filipino Coastal Communities on the Frontlines of Climate Change
By Nicholas Muller
Exposed to the most typhoons in the world, Filipino island communities – urban and remote alike – face high risks from intensifying climate events.
Indonesian Court Rules on Minimum Age For Presidential Candidates
By Prem Singh Gill
A Constitutional Court’s ruling has cleared the way for President Joko Widodo’s son, who is under the minimum age of 40, to run for the vice presidency at next year’s election.
Why the Malaysian State Is Taking Firmer Control Over Boustead Holdings
By James Guild
The group, which is majority owned by a pension fund for the Malaysian Armed Forces, has been sustaining heavy losses for years.
Five Cambodian Elections
By Luke Hunt
A conversation with Gordon Conochie.
Thai PM Heads to China in Bid to Bolster Trade, Investment
By Sebastian Strangio
Srettha's four-day visit, his first to China as prime minister, centers around this week's Belt and Road Forum in Beijing.
Malaysian Police Arrest Editor of Banned Essay Collection
By Sebastian Strangio
Kean Wong is under investigation for sedition, for including a caricature of Malaysia's national coat of arms on the cover of the 2020 publication.
Philippines LGBTQ Activists Protest Arrest of Drag Artist
By Robin Vochelet
Manila’s LGBTQ community rallied in support of drag performer Pura Luka Vega, who was arrested after a video of their performance dressed as Jesus Christ circulated online.