Southeast Asia Energy Security Series: #3 Vietnam
Anti-Scam Law Becomes the First Political Test of Myanmar’s New Government
Myanmar Union Parliament held its second regular session of the…
Laos Begins Three-Month Buddhist Lent with Nationwide Temple Observances
Buddhist gathered across Laos temple to commemorate Boun Khao Phansa,…
Papuan Rebels’ Killing of Three Indonesian Civilians Sparks Fierce Condemnation
Former Deputy Foreign Minister and Chairman of Foreign Policy Community…
Southeast Asia Energy Security Series: #3 Vietnam
Nghi Sơn Refinery, the second oil refinery in Vietnam located…
Indonesian Navy Participates in RIMPAC 2026 MASCAL Training to Boost Medical Response Readiness
US Marines and Indonesian Navy perform tactical combat casualty care…
Anti-Scam Law Becomes the First Political Test of Myanmar’s New Government
Myanmar Union Parliament held its second regular session of the third Pyithu Hluttaw on June…
Papuan Rebels’ Killing of Three Indonesian Civilians Sparks Fierce Condemnation
Former Deputy Foreign Minister and Chairman of Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia (FPCI), who made…
Myanmar Approves Death Sentence for Cybercrime Offences
56 Indonesian citizens detained in Myanmar’s crackdown on online-scam back in December, 2025. (INP Polri)…
Continuity, Not Innovation, to Define President Macros’ Final Two Years
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivering his speech. (WikiMedia/Presidential Communications Office) Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos…
Modest Market Shock as Indonesia’s Central Bank Governor Unexpectedly Resign
Bank Indonesia Acting Governor Destry Damayanti speaks during a press conference at the Bank Indonesia…
Philippines Raises Capital’s Minimum Wage to Shield Purchasing Power
The announcement of the historic PHP 85 daily minimum wage increase for Metro Manila workers,…
Economic Unfeasibility Forces Thailand to Terminate $30bn Land Bridge Megaproject
Thailand Express container ship. (Wikimedia/Michael Stout) Thailand's ambitious one-trillion Thai baht (30 billion US dollar)…
Cambodia Advances AI-Driven Future through Human Capital and Tech Cooperation
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet addresses graduates at South-East Asia University in Siem Reap on…
Laos Begins Three-Month Buddhist Lent with Nationwide Temple Observances
Buddhist gathered across Laos temple to commemorate Boun Khao Phansa, marking the beginning of the…
Myanmar Approves Death Sentence for Cybercrime Offences
56 Indonesian citizens detained in Myanmar’s crackdown on online-scam back in December, 2025. (INP Polri)…
Indonesia’s Bintan Hosts Annual Durian Festival to Promote Culinary Heritage
Bintan District Government held this year’s Bintan Durian Festival on July 26, 2026 to promote…
Malaysia Reaffirms Israeli Entry Ban, Dismissing US Call for Review of Bilateral Ties
US President Donald Trump greets Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim during a meeting in Kuala…
Southeast Asia’s Fourth Swing: the ISEAS 2026 Survey and Strategic Autonomy Under Strain
An IDB-ISEAS seminar on regional cooperation and integration in February 2026. (APEC Secretariat) China vs…
The Normalisation Dilemma: Where Does Pragmatism End and Complicity Begin?
North Korea's Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui meets with Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan in…
Men in Uniform: How Indonesia’s Security Apparatus Creep Back into Civilian Life
A free nutritious meal kitchen (SPPG) at Jenderal Besar Soedirman Air Base. It distributes thousands…
Kem Sokha’s Royal Pardon: Cambodia’s Opposition Leader Is Free, But Western Trust May Not Follow
Cambodia National Rescue Party leaders Sam Rainsy and Kem Sokha at a press conference. (VOA…
North Korea and Southeast Asia: Charm Offensive, Shadow Network
North Korean diplomat Han Tae Song in February 2018. With considerable diplomatic support from Russia…