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Sebastian StrangioForeign Policy |
On Tuesday, authorities announced the arrest of three senior police officers for illegally wiretapping the phones of President Prabowo Subianto and...
The U.S. Treasury Department says that actors linked to Prince Group targeted victims across with world via "sophisticated cyber-enabled fraud...
In recent months, reports have surfaced of Indonesian nationals fighting on the frontlines in occupied Ukraine.
With a U.S. investigation into intellectual property violations set for conclusion at the end of the month, Hanoi could face fresh trade penalties.
"Its flexibility allows Thai policymakers to justify different, and sometimes contradictory, strategies under the same label."
Arnon Nampa, 42, now faces more than 34 years in prison for multiple breaches of Thailand's strict lese-majeste law.
The Paris-based group's announcement came after a report which said that Japanese officials had lobbied for the country's removal from its list of...
During the two-day visit, Philippine Foreign Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro oversaw the distribution of humanitarian aid and met with Naypyidaw's...
His comments came as Beijing accused Manila of obstructing its attendance at this week's ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting in Cebu.
Speaking at the ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting in Cebu, the U.S. secretary of war pledged to "defend our interests and the interests of our allies...
For several weeks tension between the two neighbors has been growing over a range of issues including transboundary haze and energy supplies.
Over the past few years, the country’s military has received hundreds of thousands of barrels of aviation fuel from Iran’s large tanker “shadow...
The global index provider MSCI has threatened to downgrade the country to "standalone market" status, potentially triggering billions of dollars in...
Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said last week that Jakarta would prioritize its own needs, and might cut off supplies to nations that did not...
In recent years Indonesian waters have become an important route for the trafficking of Golden Triangle drugs to Asian and global markets.
Anwar Ibrahim said that Waze, which was developed in Tel Aviv before being acquired by Google in 2013, could be "exploited by the Israeli regime."
"We possess strength, we have courage, we are willing to make sacrifices, and we refuse to surrender," said the former general.
Last month, Manila accused Beijing of obstructing a similar mission to resupply troops stationed aboard a grounded warship on the shoal.
The photos reportedly show the 81-year-old receiving two books and a sealed diplomatic package from Britain's King Charles III.
Jing Quan prompted controversy last week when he told reporters that China could "easily win" a war against the Philippines.
Citing the lack of action on promised reforms, the global index provider has proposed demoting the country from "emerging market" to "standalone...
Growing political polarization has the potential to undermine Manila’s ability to handle its ongoing maritime disputes with Beijing.
The move comes amid growing scrutiny of Jakarta's response to the forest and peatland fires that have drastically reduced air quality across the...
The creation of the body, which comes ahead of next month's ASEAN Summit in Manila, is intended to “regain the country’s original role and...
Jakarta is the focus of increasing criticism for its failure to contain – or prevent – the fires that continue to rage in Borneo and Sumatra.
Hanoi also says that a reciprocal trade deal with the United States is nearing completion and should be signed soon.
This year’s particularly severe haze season has once again exposed the void in national and regional efforts to combat the problem.
If passed into law, the country will become the fourth in Southeast Asia to introduce youth social media restrictions of some kind.
Since taking office in April, the former general has visited five ASEAN member states as he seeks normalization with the Southeast Asian bloc.
Is Theint Win Htet's removal from the Treasury Department's blacklist a sign of a looming rapprochement between Washington and Naypyidaw?
The outreach, which marks a significant shift in U.S. policy, is aimed at curbing online scamming operations and gaining access to the country's rare...
An independent panel of experts said that the 81-year-old "has the capacity to understand the charges" and "the purpose and consequences" of the trial...
While the talks focused on the repatriation of refugees, Anwar also appeared to endorse Myanmar's reintegration into ASEAN.
Anutin Charnvirakul said that he expected to sign the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade during President Donald Trump's next visit to Asia.
In a desperate bid to claw back territory from the Arakan Army, the Myanmar military has ramped up its use of air power.
Saleumxay Kommasith, a former foreign minister and permanent representative to the UN, has been appointed to the top job.
The Chinese activities around the Philippines' northernmost province represent the opening of a new front in the maritime struggle between the two...
The appointment of Arrmanatha Nasir is likely to result in a reassertion of the Foreign Ministry's role in Indonesian foreign policymaking.
The center north of Vientiane, a counterpart to a similar naval facility in Cambodia, marks a further extension of Beijing's security presence in...
The statement came as Kuala Lumpur confirmed plans to deport a further 3,500 people as part of its "voluntary repatriation program" with Myanmar.
The petition concerned the use of barcodes and QR codes on ballot papers, which some claimed could breach constitutional requirements for secret...
Rights groups claim that Nguyen Duc Thuan and Tran Hiep were abducted in Cambodia, in line with a pattern of growing transnational repression by the...
Mary Jane Veloso has always maintained her innocence, claiming that a relative tricked into carrying a large shipment of drugs.
As middle powers reliant on international order that is in a state of disarray, Hanoi and Ottawa believe they have a lot to gain from deeper...
Phnom Penh is trying to address criticisms that the current anti-scam campaign is more about reputation management than full accountability.
The organizations expressed “grave concern” about the repatriation of refugees to Myanmar, citing the risks of violent persecution and forced...
The unresolved border dispute between Cambodia and Thailand has given rise to a rash of online disputes over cultural "ownership."
Despite touting its anti-scam credentials, it is unclear whether Phnom Penh will investigate prominent individuals who allegedly enabled and profited...
Hanoi's top leader To Lam met yesterday with U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer in New York, where he is set to attend the U.N....
The suit accuses President Prabowo Subianto and other senior officials of deliberate negligence for failing to prevent and properly handle the ongoing...