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Southeast Asia
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.
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
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
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
By Sebastian Strangio
The move came after the Indonesian government announced an immediate ban on commerce transactions on social media platforms.
Clearing the Skies: Addressing Jakarta’s Air Pollution Problem
By Edward Parker
Reducing the dense smog that settles over the Indonesian capital each dry season will require a multifaceted approach.
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.
An Inside Look at Myanmar Resistance Groups’ Weapons Manufacturing Factories
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
Local units producing an array of small arms, mortars and ammunition have mushroomed in Sagaing Region.
Malaysia Could Shut Schools Due to Spiking Air Pollution
By Sebastian Strangio
This year has seen the worst air pollution since 2019, due to the effects of the El Nino weather pattern.
Activists Call for Probe Into Alleged Indonesian Arms Sales to Myanmar
By Sebastian Strangio
A complaint filed with the country's Human Rights Commission claims that three state-owned firms have transferred arms to Myanmar's military in recent years, including since the 2021 coup.
Thailand’s Real Estate Boom: The Impact of Chinese Investment
By Prem Singh Gill
A boom in Chinese investment has pushed up property prices. Does the new Thai government have a plan to manage the impact?
US Defense Ties in Southeast Asia: A Wide-Ranging Buffet
By Sribala Subramanian
The Pentagon's palatable message for Southeast Asia.