Region
Southeast Asia
Microsoft CEO Announces AI Investments in Indonesia, Thailand
By Sebastian Strangio
Satya Nadella has pledged to expand the infrastructure needed to support the firm's AI services in the fast-growing region.
Even If Thailand’s MFP Is Dissolved, the Monarchy Reform Movement Will Live On
By David Hutt
If disbanded over its pledge to reform the country's "sacred" institution, the Move Forward Party will simply re-emerge in new form.
Myanmar’s Revolution Has Entered a New, More Complicated Phase
By Tommy Walker
As the military junta’s losses mount, the resistance faces growing challenges of cohesion and coordination.
With Latest Resignations, Vietnam’s ‘Game of Thrones’ Intensifies
By Huynh Tam Sang
The country's corruption crackdown, which has led to the exit of two senior leaders in recent weeks, reflects an alarming escalation of cronyism and party infighting.
Indonesia Mulling Dual Citizenship In a Bid to Reverse Brain Drain
By Sebastian Strangio
Recent years have seen growing numbers of young Indonesians seeking opportunities abroad, particularly in Singapore.
China Coast Guard Again Fires Water Cannons at Philippine Vessels Near Disputed Shoal
By Sebastian Strangio
The incident near Chinese-occupied Scarborough Shoal caused damage to two vessels, the Philippine government said.
Deforestation in Indonesia Spiked Last Year, But Some Trends Are Improving
By Victoria Milko
According to one resources analyst, large-scale deforestation appears to be shrinking compared to the past.
Thailand Confirms Former Career Diplomat as New Foreign Minister
By Sebastian Strangio
Maris Sangiampongsa, a former ambassador to Australia, Fiji, and Nepal, will replace the outgoing foreign minister, who resigned unexpectedly over the weekend.
Why Vietnam Needs to Reevaluate its Weapons Procurement Strategy
By Khang Vu
Growing concerns over a Chinese-funded canal project in Cambodia underscore the need for a shift from maritime to continental security.
Lee and Jokowi Pledge Continuity at Final Leaders’ Summit
By Sebastian Strangio
For the first time, the Singaporean and Indonesian leaders attended the Leaders' Retreat along with their successors.
Southeast Asian Tourism Slowly, But Steadily, Recovered in 2023
By James Guild
Is this the year that the region's tourist sector finally returns to its pre-pandemic levels?
Philippine Students Told to Stay Home as Southeast Asia Copes With a Sweltering Heat Wave
By Jim Gomez
The Philippines is among the nations worst affected by the sweltering weather in Southeast Asia.