Southeast Asia

Malaysia’ officials wage a war of words over the country’s rainforests. Will politics save them?

Vietnam stands at a contradictory political crossroads. The line between activities deemed acceptable and illegal remains ill-defined.

Burma’s legislature has been a boon for the country. But building a parliamentary house takes time

Cambodia has certainly endured its share of turbulent times. Its long-serving Prime Minister Hun Sen will soon go to the polls. The Diplomat profiles him here.

Some say former PM Abhisit is rightfully being charged for supressing the red shirts; other see the case as business as usual.

This month the government of Najib Razak broke with precedent by allowing the opposition to stage a rally as election season kicks into gear.

Even as the skyline of Phnom Penh grows with the symbols of modern architecture, Cambodia’s economy still faces a host of challenges.

2012 saw ASEAN making global headlines over the South China Sea, while member nations tackled a host of internal challenges — some better than others.

With recent typhoons battering the area and Manila being named the second most vulnerable city to climate change, risk reduction is the key.

With Burma opening to the outside world, the opportunities for investors and its people are vast. The challenges may be equally daunting.

ASEAN nations are stepping up their fight against illegal drugs as other parts of the world are taking a much different approach.

The ASEAN and East Asia summits ended with little progress having been made on the bloc’s most contentious issues.