Southeast Asia

The end of Indonesia’s ambitions for a national aviation

Indonesia's aspirations for a national aircraft project have come to an end.

July 14, 2023

Thai PM election ends without majority; second round planned

Thailand's parliament failed to secure a prime minister in the recent vote as Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat fell...

July 13, 2023

Crucial parliamentary vote in Thailand marks possible shift away from pro-military rule

Thailand's parliament is preparing to elect a new prime minister on Thursday following the recent general elections.

July 12, 2023

Southeast Asia’s metro rail boom: congestion avoidance and emissions reduction in the fast lane

The metropolitan rail networks in Southeast Asia are set to grow by 20% by the end of next year, driven...

July 11, 2023

ASEAN foreign ministers meet in Jakarta to address Myanmar crisis and regional challenges

Foreign ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and partner countries have convened in Jakarta to discuss the...

July 11, 2023

Indonesia under international scrutiny over minerals export ban

Indonesia's mineral export bans have sparked criticism from the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). While...

July 5, 2023

EU, Indonesia and Malaysia establish task force to combat deforestation

The European Union (EU), along with Malaysia and Indonesia, has agreed to form a task force aimed at coordinating the...

June 30, 2023

Nicaragua and Iran move towards a free trade agreement

The governments of Managua and Tehran signed several cooperation documents in the economic, legal, scientific, and technical spheres, as part...

June 15, 2023

Brazilian woman avoids capital punishment in Indonesia

Last year, Brazilian national Manuela Vitória de Araújo Farias was apprehended in Indonesia, caught carrying cocaine.

June 9, 2023