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Bangkok's recent withdrawal from a 2001 MoU governing maritime border talks has prompted Phnom Penh to internationalize the dispute.
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has recommended the imposition 10-12.5 percent levies on 60 major trading partners.
New Delhi has defended its decision to engage with Min Aung Hlaing, who led the coup against Myanmar's democratically elected government in 2021.
Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada claims that the charges of plunder are a politically motivated outgrowth of the political feud between the Marcos and...
The country is set to become the third in Southeast Asia to purchase the powerful Indo-Russian missile system, after the Philippines and Indonesia.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. stated that maintaining peace, stability, and the freedom of navigation in the South China Sea "remains non-negotiable"...
The visit, which coincided with the 50th anniversary of relations between the two countries, came as part of a tour that also included stops in China...
Rodrigo Duterte faces three counts of crimes against humanity involving the murders of at least 76 people during violent anti-drug crackdowns.
The move comes as the country's government faces growing scrutiny for its role in handling an explosion of online scam centers and organized crime.
The country has become the second in Southeast Asia to block access to the controversial prediction market.
A General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA) is expected to be high on the agenda when President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. visits Japan...
The property developer Truong My Lan is currently serving a life sentence for masterminding Vietnam's largest ever corruption scandal.
An account bearing the name “Sultan Ibrahim Ismail" allegedly disseminated AI-generated videos and manipulated images that defamed the monarchy.
Undersecretary of State Jacob Helberg's comment came days after Philippine officials shot down a U.S. proposal that the 1,260-hectare zone be placed...
The move is likely to unsettle international investors already concerned about the uncertain trajectory of economic policymaking under Prabowo.
The decision opens the way for the arrest for the senator, who is wanted by the ICC for his role in leading former President Rodrigo Duterte's...
Whatever the trial's outcome, the political war between Duterte and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is unlikely to come to a conclusive end.
The slump was accompanied by a 4 percent drop in Jakarta's main stock index, which is under close scrutiny from the global index provider MSCI.
The defection of Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad is likely to amplify rumors of an early general election.
The Office of the Solicitor General described Ronald Dela Rosa, who is wanted by The Hague-based court for his role in a bloody anti-drug campaign,...
Earlier this week, Senator Ronald dela Rosa, the enforcer of President Rodrigo Duterte's "war on drugs," fled to his Senate office to avoid arrest on...
The Malaysian financier recently sought a pardon, despite being accused of masterminding the theft of $4.5 billion from the state investment fund.
The 47-year-old is accused of a range of crimes, including corruption, misuse of government funds, and plotting to kill her former ally, President...
Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa has locked himself inside his Senate office in order to avoid arrest and extradition to The Hague-based court.
The region has also pledged to move forward with a fuel-sharing agreement to offset shortages of oil from the Persian Gulf.
Following his party's worst electoral result in more than two decades, it remains to be seen if the veteran politician can mount another political...
Home to around 700 million people, Southeast Asia has been one of the regions most affected by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
The request came a day ahead of the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu, where the Myanmar conflict will once again be high on the agenda.
The 2001 MoU set up a framework for discussions on joint oil and gas exploration in areas of the Gulf of Thailand claimed by both sides.
With the recent removal of its longstanding ban on lethal arms exports, Tokyo is set to become an active defense industry player in Southeast Asia.
The Agreement on Trade in Essential Supplies, which was agreed in October, is the world’s first legally-binding bilateral supply chain resilience...
While in Hanoi, Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae also laid out her revamped vision for the "Free and Open Indo-Pacific" strategy.
According to the activist Atin Ito coalition, the early morning visit to Sandy Cay succeeded despite a "heavy Chinese presence" in the area.
The announcement is part of a concerted PR push currently being undertaken by the new "civilian" government in Naypyidaw.
The Phnom Penh Appeals Court upheld Kem Sokha's 27-year house arrest sentence, while imposing a further five-year travel ban.
Plaintiffs argued that Facebook helped spread hate speech that “amounted to a substantial cause, and eventual perpetuation of, the Rohingya genocide.”
The announcement comes as the country's new quasi-civilian government pursues diplomatic normalization with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations...
The decision is a setback for the ex-leader, who was recently sentenced to an additional 15 years in prison for his central involvement in the 1MDB...
The announcement was Washington's latest effort to combat Southeast Asia's multibillion-dollar online scamming industry.
A pre-trial panel said that there were "substantial grounds" to believe that the 81-year-old was guilty of crimes against humanity linked to his...
Whether or not it was serious, Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa's suggestion is a sign of how far the norm of freedom of peaceful navigation has been eroded by...
Amid the current conflict in the Middle East, President Lee Jae Myung said that "the need for cooperation between our nations has grown even greater."
With the Iran war simmering, U.S. officials will seek to reassure Asian allies that they remain a reliable and committed partner.
ASEAN Beat | Economy | Southeast Asia Thailand to Accelerate Planning on ‘Land Bridge’ Project, Minister Says Deputy Prime Minister Phiphat...
Newly inaugurated President Min Aung Hlaing also announced a reduction in the 27-year prison sentence of ousted former leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
Lee Jae Myung is the first foreign leader to visit Vietnam since the confirmation of the country's new leadership earlier this month.
During his quick visits to the two nations, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his hosts pledged to “strengthen energy supply chain resilience.”
Meeting in Beijing, To Lam and Xi Jinping declared that they view the bilateral relationship "as a strategic choice of overarching and long-term...
Philippine security officials claim to have discovered plastic bottles of cyanide on Chinese boats close to Second Thomas Shoal in the Spratly...
Washington and Jakarta have pledged to broaden and deepen their defense partnership, but Indonesia is unlikely to abandon its non-aligned foreign...
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