Vietnam

Indonesia’s military has signed a $1.1 billion contract for three submarines. What does that mean for the region?

There are clear signs of change in Burma. But talk of it as a role model for ASEAN are a little premature.

The announcement that a decision over whether to proceed with the controversial Xayaburi dam has been delayed has been welcomed by NGOs. But will Laos push ahead anyway?

The Arab Spring and Occupy Wall Street protests may have captured the headlines. But don’t forget about Asia.

With European economies under pressure, Southeast Asian nations can be expected to feel the pain in 2012.

The passing of Kim Jong-il could give the U.S. the excuse it needs to bolster its Pacific presence – without China objecting.

Asia-Pacific nations need to stop seeing their foreign policy through the prism of U.S.-China balance.

With inflation soaring, Vietnam’s factories are feeling the pinch. Are a raft of government reforms too little too late to prevent an economic crisis?

Nuon Chea takes the stand at the trial of former Khmer Rouge leaders – and makes clear his hatred of Vietnam.

Years of school-taught nationalism has complicated efforts to find a peaceful resolution to the South China Sea dispute. Time to try the legal route.

China’s muted response to U.S. criticism over the South China Sea and the yuan surprised some. Can it last?

Southeast Asia is counting the costs of devastating floods. But simple changes could have saved hundreds of lives.