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Sebastian StrangioForeign Policy |
The complaint was accepted by the Attorney General's Office just days after the general was "elected" president by the military-dominated parliament.
The decision marks a break with the collective decision-making model that has prevailed for most of the country's recent history.
Despite the advantages it enjoys as a net oil exporter, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said that the country cannot afford to get "too comfortable."
Washington's Asian allies have shown little interest in supporting the U.S. war effort, even at the level of rhetoric.
Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing has engineered a civilian "transition" that will cement the military's control over Myanmar's political and economic life.
The country of 8 million is still dealing with the impacts of a post-COVID crisis that was marked by high inflation and a collapse in the value of the...
The arrangement with Tehran is likely to alleviate some of the worst impacts of the fuel shortages that threaten further to constrain the country's...
The economic ramifications of the war in Iran are likely to dominate the May 8-9 ASEAN Leaders' Summit in Cebu.
Even in the context of the current "energy emergency," President Marcos' proposal would have to surmount considerable constitutional and political...
The passage comes two weeks after a Thailand-flagged bulk carrier was hit and damaged by Iranian projectiles while transiting the Strait.
The agreement was one of several energy-related deals that were signed on the first day of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's official visit to Moscow.
The arrangement reflects both the two nations' robust bilateral ties and their largely complementary energy needs.
The new legislature will soon convene to select leaders for key state institutions, as the country begins to suffer the backwash from the conflict in...
The country has experienced some of the sharpest increases in the price of petrol and diesel since the beginning of the Iran war.
With each nation exposed in different ways to global oil markets, the regional impact of the price shock is likely to be significant, but uneven.
The status of the deal has been unclear since the Malaysia's trade minister said that last month's U.S. Supreme Court ruling rendered the agreement...
If confirmed, Malaysia would become the first country to withdraw from a "reciprocal" trade deal with the Trump administration.
The 59-year-old now faces the challenge of dealing with the domestic impacts of the oil price shock triggered by the war in Iran.
The meeting follows a controversial multi-phase election that was dominated by the military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party.
With one of the smallest "petroleum buffers" in the region, the Iran war could hit the Vietnamese economy with particular force.
The Constitutional Court is set to rule on whether the use of barcodes and QR codes on ballot papers violated constitutional provisions on voter...
The bloc's economic ministers warned that a protracted conflict could hinder economic progress and impacting the livelihoods of millions across the...
Against the backdrop of the war in Iran, the move is likely to create new points of friction in U.S. relations with the region.
The announcement follows the signing of a major security agreement between Jakarta and Canberra last month.
From March 28, young Indonesians will be blocked from having accounts on “high-risk” digital platforms, including YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.
The country will become the second Southeast Asian nation to acquire the powerful Indo-Russian weapons system, after the Philippines.
With 499 of 500 seats now certified, the newly elected parliament will convene to select a new prime minister within 15 days.
The three arrested individuals reportedly relayed sensitive information to Beijing, including details of Philippine resupply missions in the South...
Jakarta’s participation in U.S. President Donald Trump’s initiative has drawn widespread criticism, particularly from conservative Islamic groups.
The flat tone of the bloc's statements belies the severe disruptions that the war could have on Southeast Asia's export-dependent economies.
"If this was a conservative triumph, it was one built not on ideology but on the disciplined mobilization of patronage networks that had been...
The Bill was a part of a package of reforms that Anwar announced in January, in response to growing discontent within the ranks of his unity...
The release is designed to reinforce the legitimacy of the incoming “civilian” administration and communicate signals of reform to foreign...
Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said that without concerted action, the country's citizen population will start to shrink by the early 2040s.
In the wake of the attacks, most of the region's governments have issued calls for restraint and a return to political dialogue.
With the remaining seats likely to be confirmed next week, a new coalition government is expected to be formed in the coming weeks.
Adams' "alpha male" posturing and pro-Israel comments set off alarms in Malaysia, a Muslim-majority country where sympathy for the Palestinian cause...
The court's deputy prosecutor said that the former Philippine leader was “at the very heart” of a plan to “neutralize alleged criminals,...
After their initial meetings, the two houses of parliament will reconvene to select a new president who will take office in April.
The move is a sign of growing strategic trust, but trade is likely to remain a point of friction in relations between Hanoi and Washington.
Phnom Penh denounced the capture of the vessel and its crew as “an unauthorized incursion” into Cambodian territorial waters.
The move came a day after Sara Duterte officially announced her intention to run for the presidency in 2028.
Jakarta will cut trade barriers on more than 99 percent of American imports, in exchange for tariff exemptions for certain key goods.
Indonesia, Vietnam, and Cambodia each have their reasons for taking part in President Donald Trump's initiative, but most of the region remains...
After a meeting with his junta counterpart, Sihasak Phuangketkeow said that Thailand wanted to be a "bridge" connecting Myanmar back to the regional...
Jakarta's contribution to the U.N. Security Council-mandated International Stabilization Force (ISF) has stirred controversy at home.
The approval will allow Starlink's local subsidiary to provide satellite internet access to up to 600,000 user terminals.
Pheu Thai's decision offers it the chance to retain some political influence after a disappointing performance at the February 8 general election.
The junta has accused Dili of violating articles of the ASEAN Charter that "underscore the importance of upholding respect for sovereignty and...
The Vietnamese leader is reportedly also seeking a meeting with President Donald Trump to discuss trade and tariffs.
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