Southeast Asia

Myanmar’s military junta announces partial pardon for former leader Aung San Suu Kyi

The military junta in Myanmar announced on Tuesday a partial pardon for former democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

August 1, 2023

China gets dethroned as Asia’s top emerging market for the first time since 2017

China, once heralded as the top emerging Asian market, is witnessing a noticeable shift in global capital flows due to...

July 31, 2023

Indonesia’s President in China: aiming for investment boost and trade partnership

The President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, embarked on a trip to China on Thursday with the objective of augmenting the...

July 27, 2023

Disputed election results in Cambodia lead to change in leadership

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has expressed concern over the recent Cambodian elections on July...

July 26, 2023

Landmark victory or silent coup? Hun Sen’s overwhelming election victory and the question of Cambodia’s democratic future

The Cambodian People's Party (CPP), under Prime Minister Hun Sen's leadership, secured 120 out of 125 parliamentary seats in the...

July 24, 2023

U.S. inflation Reduction Act spurs global electric vehicle industry and challenges China’s dominance

As the shift towards cleaner and more sustainable modes of transportation continues, the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) plays a...

July 23, 2023

Cambodia’s tense election highlights Hun Sen’s unchallenged dominance amidst controversy and irregularities

Prime Minister Hun Sen, one of the world’s longest-serving dictators — 38 years and counting — is aiming to “win”...

July 22, 2023

Thailand’s opposition leader Pita Limjaroenrat suffers setback in his bid to become prime minister

The bid for the prime minister's position by Pita Limjaroenrat, the leader of Thailand's Move Forward party, hit a snag...

July 19, 2023

Rising LNG imports in Vietnam and the Philippines reflect growing demand in Southeast Asia

Vietnam and the Philippines recently initiated the import of liquefied natural gas (LNG), reflecting Southeast Asia's increasing shift towards this...

July 14, 2023