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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 20

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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 implicit...

04.11.2024 20

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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 20

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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 50

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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 in...

09.10.2024 50

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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 will...

05.10.2024 40

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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 40

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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 50

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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 10

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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 5

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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 30

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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 of...

13.07.2024 20

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Thailand: Has Thaksin's influence been curtailed?

Ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra has been indicted under Thailand's royal defamation laws. Is the kingdom's conservative establishment finally reining in the...

19.06.2024 10

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China-Vietnam tensions flare up over South China Sea

Despite their shared political ideology and mutual understanding, Vietnam and China find themselves entrenched in longstanding conflicts over disputed...

19.06.2024 20

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South China Sea: Why are Vietnam-China tensions flaring?

Despite their shared political ideology and mutual understanding, Vietnam and China find themselves entrenched in longstanding conflicts over disputed...

18.06.2024 20

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Myanmar's civil war drives up drug production

As Myanmar's civil war disrupts daily life, illegal drug production is seen as an economic lifeline. The country is now the world's No. 1 producer of...

05.06.2024 20

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Former Thai PM Thaksin accused of defaming monarchy

Thaksin Shinawatra will go on trial for allegedly insulting Thailand's royal family. Is this a ploy to thwart his political ambitions?

03.06.2024 30

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Thaksin's 'royal insult': A warning to Thai ex-PM?

Analysts explore whether a court appearance for a 'royal insult' made in 2015 could be an attempt to thwart the ex-PM's political ambitions.

01.06.2024 50

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Is China building a strategic foothold in Cambodia?

Joint military drills this month suggest the ties between China and Cambodia are growing stronger. Experts argue Beijing will use Cambodia as a...

28.05.2024 50

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Thailand: Activist's death intensifies calls for reform

Last week's death in custody of pro-democracy activist Netiporn "Bung" Sanesangkhom has raised concerns about freedom of expression and...

22.05.2024 40

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Vietnam: Is corruption crackdown rattling Communist Party?

Another high-ranking official has stepped down during continued scrutiny of corruption. That has led to questions about how the political instability...

09.05.2024 100

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Myanmar: Anti-junta rebellion enters new stage

The military regime in Myanmar is fighting for its survival, but it can still boost its ranks and mount devastating retaliatory strikes against ethnic...

19.04.2024 20

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What is left of Cambodia's political opposition?

The same family has ruled Cambodia for nearly 40 years, and has dismantled opposition to its rule piece by piece. As Hun Manet continues in his...

28.03.2024 20

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MH370: 10 years later, families hold out hope for answers

A Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 disappeared from radar over the Indian Ocean ten years ago, but families of those who were on board still seek closure...

07.03.2024 20

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Vietnam tightens grip on social media influencers

Vietnam authorities arrested a popular YouTuber last week. But why is the Vietnamese government cracking down on independent voices?

05.03.2024 20

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Singapore foreign interference law: Who will it affect?

For decades, global business hub Singapore has lauded itself as one of the world's most open economies. But the Southeast Asian country's...

27.02.2024 10

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