Southeast Asia

A day after Beijing announced the negotiated ceasefire, resistance forces were reported to have seized a key town and border trade zone.

Tokyo announced a grant of $2.8 million to to boost Malaysia's maritime security under its new Overseas Security Assistance initiative.

The Malaysian leader has increased his country's diplomatic focus on ASEAN and the Middle East, while balancing between the major powers.

The Kunming-Haiphong railway runs directly through Vietnam's most significant deposits of rare earth minerals.

Given their connection to structural features of communist rule, there will be no quick respite from the economic woes.

Senator Upakit Pachariyangkun is accused of having ties with Myanmar businessman Tun Min Latt, who has close links to junta chief Min Aung Hlaing.

President Joko Widodo's new capital is struggling to attract foreign investors. Will it survive beyond next year's election?

After a tumultuous 2023, the Philippines is set for another year of confrontation in contested waters.

Few Timorese would have welcomed the late diplomat with open arms. Fewer still will be sad to see him gone.

Elections remain a cause for celebration in Indonesia, but without firming up the processes around it, the party might end up being just a democratic facade.

The Three Brotherhood Alliance made the announcement two days after reports that it took part in peace talks with the military administration.

Both sides have committed to renewed talks, but the road to a genuine peace will likely be a long one.