Australia Southeast Asia

Lee Hsien Loong's state visit was a reminder that Singapore has long been, and is likely to remain, Canberra's most "like-minded" partner in Southeast Asia.

The Albanese government is in a good position to craft a more productive, less alienating approach toward a crucial region.

Australia can't, and shouldn't, compete directly with China on the funding of hard infrastructure.

The injection of cash will mostly focus on the lower Mekong countries, which have recently seen a growing Chinese influence.

The engagement highlighted the ongoing collaboration between them in the security realm.

The recent drills spotlighted the air force component of bilateral defense ties.

The drills underscored the continued development of the multilateral security agreement.

A recent interaction spotlighted some of the ongoing activity in the security aspect of the relationship.

A recent engagement spotlighted the security aspect of ties between the two sides.

The visit by Australia’s new navy chief put the focus on the security relationship between the two Asian states.

The agreement would be the latest in a series of developments within the bilateral defense relationship.

Though the move was long expected, its significance nonetheless ought to be acknowledged.

The true value of the engagement lies in what it says about Southeast Asia and ASEAN’s growing importance on its own terms as well as to Australia.

The two sides inked a new version of their defense cooperation agreement last week.

A closer look at the new subregional defense forum that kicked off last week in Perth.

The premier’s trip to Manila brought the security realm of relations into greater focus.

The holding of the first meeting needs to be put in broader perspective.

Culminating FPDA drills held in Malaysia.

A closer look at recent headlines about additional counterterrorism support Canberra could provide to Manila.

A closer look at what the agenda will look like when both sides meet next year.