Southeast Asia

Former Cambodian Prime Minister Prince Norodom Ranariddh is coming out of retirement. But will he be able to recapture his glory days?

But are its efforts to bolster ties with the US and Asian nations only about containing China—and protecting its territorial interests?

Counterterrorism doesn’t get the attention it used to. But recent successes can’t mask the risk it still poses in South-east Asia.

A new casino complex is supposed to transform poor Ton Pheung into a ‘Macau on the Mekong’. But some locals are already nervous.

Obama lauded Indonesia as tolerant and inclusive. But some Christians worry officials are exploiting religious tensions for votes.

Thursday marks UN Anti-Corruption Day. There’s plenty of it to be worried about, reports Simon Roughneen from Bangkok.

Decades after the Vietnam War ended, cluster bombs still leave large swathes of land in Laos off-limits. But the foot-dragging on a ban continues.

Indonesia’s Detachment 88 counterterrorism unit has had some big successes this year. But are separatist militants down and out?

Are plans for a new 100-storey skyscraper a sign of strength or weakness? Either way, they make little economic sense.

Aung San Suu Kyi’s release is a gamble for Burma’s ruling junta. Will its post-election confidence prove to be misplaced?

No one expects anything other than a big election win for Burma’s ruling junta. A dejected population is giving up on hoping for better.

The new Thai police chief says tackling anti-monarchists is his top priority. He risks deepening divisions in the country.