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Tommy Walker

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Vietnam strengthens Asian alliances amid geopolitical shifts

Vietnam strengthens Asian alliances amid geopolitical shifts

Hanoi has been intensifying efforts to strengthen ties with regional partners amid geopolitical turbulence caused by the Trump administration.

21.03.2025 10

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Myanmar's junta turns to Russia for support in civil war

Myanmar's junta turns to Russia for support in civil war

Myanmar's embattled junta has boosted its ties with Russia, which has been a longtime military backer. Now that the junta's leader has met with...

14.03.2025 20

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Can Myanmar's scam centers be shut down for good?

Thousands of people from dozens of countries held in Myanmar's border scam centers are awaiting repatriation — but is this really the end of the...

04.03.2025 80

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Myanmar: Why is junta shutting down internet?

Internet blackouts in Myanmar are getting worse, with a new report saying the war-torn country suffered more shutdowns in 2024 than any other place in...

28.02.2025 10

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Cambodia: press freedom under attack

Local and foreign journalists are enduring a crackdown in the Southeast Asian country.

19.02.2025 20

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Is news reporting in Cambodia becoming more dangerous?

Concerns over press freedom in Cambodia are growing after reports of a recent crackdown against local and foreign journalists.

18.02.2025 10

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Thailand PM's China visit aims to allay safety concerns

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's four-day visit to China this week comes amid acute concerns over cross-border online scamming centers and...

05.02.2025 9

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Why is China clamping down on scammers in Southeast Asia?

The fate of actor Wang Xing prompted outrage in China after he disappeared and had to be saved from a Myanmar scam center. But Beijing may have...

02.02.2025 20

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Why are Thailand and Cambodia clashing over Koh Kood island?

Parts of the popular island of Koh Kood are claimed by both Bangkok and Phnom Penh, but the real roots of the dispute run much deeper.

06.01.2025 40

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Myanmar's Arakan Army: Why it should be taken seriously

The Arakan Army's growing territorial gains and seemingly undeterred momentum have raised questions about the rebel group's ultimate goal.

27.12.2024 40

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Can Thailand unite ASEAN to pile pressure on Myanmar?

Myanmar's bloody civil war has intensified over the past year, with ethnic-minority rebels seizing vast swathes of territory from the military junta.

21.12.2024 4

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Will Laos tourism suffer after bootleg alcohol poisoning?

A spotlight is being put on counterfeit liquor in Southeast Asia after six people died from methanol poisoning in the Laotian backpacker hotspot...

14.12.2024 7

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Philippine laws up tension on South China Sea

New laws specifying Manila's claims have also angered smaller countries such as Malaysia, which could hamper unified resistance to China's attempts...

05.12.2024 5

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Philippines new maritime laws add to South China Sea tension

New laws specifying Manila's claims have also angered smaller countries such as Malaysia, which could hamper unified resistance to China's attempts...

04.12.2024 5

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Myanmar: How far will China go to keep junta afloat?

Beijing has pitched a joint security venture to the Myanmar junta with China's geo-strategic assets at stake. The apparent alliance has soured ties...

26.11.2024 5

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Myanmar military chief visits China amid worsening civil war

Min Aung Hlaing’s trip comes at a delicate time as the junta struggles to halt a rebel offensive that has seized swathes of territory over the past...

07.11.2024 5

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Vietnam's new president confronts turmoil

Vietnam has endured months of political turbulence, but the appointment of a new president is expected to bring calm and restore the nation's...

04.11.2024 7

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Thailand tourism aims for record-breaking arrivals in 2025

Seeking to make up for growth lost during the COVID pandemic, Thailand wants to attract 40 million tourists in 2025.

31.10.2024 4

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What is behind Vietnam's economic success story?

The World Bank has forecast that Vietnam will show the strongest growth of the emerging economies in Southeast Asia.

16.10.2024 10

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Why is road safety a big issue in Southeast Asia?

A deadly fire accident on a Thai school bus has reignited a debate about road safety. The region has one of the highest rates of traffic fatalities...

09.10.2024 10

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Thailand hands out money in 'digital wallet' stimulus plan

A plan to bolster economic growth by stimulating domestic consumer spending is set to cost the government billions, and there is no guarantee it...

05.10.2024 4

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Can Laos become Southeast Asia's next manufacturing hub?

Laos wants to integrate more with the regional economy to overcome its economic challenges, but questions remain as to whether it can pull it off.

11.09.2024 3

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South China Sea: Philippines, Vietnam deepen defense ties

Vietnam and the Philippines are both at odds with China over its sweeping territorial claims and growing military presence in the South China Sea.

11.09.2024 2

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Malaysia seeks to balance ties amid US-China rivalry

Malaysia wants to reap benefits by boosting economic ties with China, but at the same time is hedging its bets amid territorial conflicts and...

04.09.2024 5

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Myanmar junta on back foot as ethnic rebels capture key base

The seizure of one of the military's regional commands by armed resistance groups has dealt a devastating blow to the junta-led regime.

07.08.2024 3

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Is Laos facing a China debt trap?

China has financed major infrastructure projects in Laos, but the return on investment has yet to overcome the small country's mounting debt problems.

24.07.2024 4

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Cambodia clamps down on environmental activists

Observers see the threat to Cambodia's rule of law and civil society growing after members of an award-winning environmental group were convicted...

13.07.2024 6

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