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Sebastian StrangioForeign Policy |
With each nation exposed in different ways to global oil markets, the regional impact of the price shock is likely to be significant, but uneven.
The status of the deal has been unclear since the Malaysia's trade minister said that last month's U.S. Supreme Court ruling rendered the agreement...
If confirmed, Malaysia would become the first country to withdraw from a "reciprocal" trade deal with the Trump administration.
The 59-year-old now faces the challenge of dealing with the domestic impacts of the oil price shock triggered by the war in Iran.
The meeting follows a controversial multi-phase election that was dominated by the military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party.
With one of the smallest "petroleum buffers" in the region, the Iran war could hit the Vietnamese economy with particular force.
The Constitutional Court is set to rule on whether the use of barcodes and QR codes on ballot papers violated constitutional provisions on voter...
The bloc's economic ministers warned that a protracted conflict could hinder economic progress and impacting the livelihoods of millions across the...
Against the backdrop of the war in Iran, the move is likely to create new points of friction in U.S. relations with the region.
The announcement follows the signing of a major security agreement between Jakarta and Canberra last month.
From March 28, young Indonesians will be blocked from having accounts on “high-risk” digital platforms, including YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.
The country will become the second Southeast Asian nation to acquire the powerful Indo-Russian weapons system, after the Philippines.
With 499 of 500 seats now certified, the newly elected parliament will convene to select a new prime minister within 15 days.
The three arrested individuals reportedly relayed sensitive information to Beijing, including details of Philippine resupply missions in the South...
Jakarta’s participation in U.S. President Donald Trump’s initiative has drawn widespread criticism, particularly from conservative Islamic groups.
The flat tone of the bloc's statements belies the severe disruptions that the war could have on Southeast Asia's export-dependent economies.
"If this was a conservative triumph, it was one built not on ideology but on the disciplined mobilization of patronage networks that had been...
The Bill was a part of a package of reforms that Anwar announced in January, in response to growing discontent within the ranks of his unity...
The release is designed to reinforce the legitimacy of the incoming “civilian” administration and communicate signals of reform to foreign...
Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said that without concerted action, the country's citizen population will start to shrink by the early 2040s.
In the wake of the attacks, most of the region's governments have issued calls for restraint and a return to political dialogue.
With the remaining seats likely to be confirmed next week, a new coalition government is expected to be formed in the coming weeks.
Adams' "alpha male" posturing and pro-Israel comments set off alarms in Malaysia, a Muslim-majority country where sympathy for the Palestinian cause...
The court's deputy prosecutor said that the former Philippine leader was “at the very heart” of a plan to “neutralize alleged criminals,...
After their initial meetings, the two houses of parliament will reconvene to select a new president who will take office in April.
The move is a sign of growing strategic trust, but trade is likely to remain a point of friction in relations between Hanoi and Washington.
Phnom Penh denounced the capture of the vessel and its crew as “an unauthorized incursion” into Cambodian territorial waters.
The move came a day after Sara Duterte officially announced her intention to run for the presidency in 2028.
Jakarta will cut trade barriers on more than 99 percent of American imports, in exchange for tariff exemptions for certain key goods.
Indonesia, Vietnam, and Cambodia each have their reasons for taking part in President Donald Trump's initiative, but most of the region remains...
After a meeting with his junta counterpart, Sihasak Phuangketkeow said that Thailand wanted to be a "bridge" connecting Myanmar back to the regional...
Jakarta's contribution to the U.N. Security Council-mandated International Stabilization Force (ISF) has stirred controversy at home.
The approval will allow Starlink's local subsidiary to provide satellite internet access to up to 600,000 user terminals.
Pheu Thai's decision offers it the chance to retain some political influence after a disappointing performance at the February 8 general election.
The junta has accused Dili of violating articles of the ASEAN Charter that "underscore the importance of upholding respect for sovereignty and...
The Vietnamese leader is reportedly also seeking a meeting with President Donald Trump to discuss trade and tariffs.
The government's treatment of reporters covering Cambodia's cyber-fraud epidemic raises questions about the nature of its current anti-scam crackdown.
President Prabowo Subianto is scheduled to attend the inaugural meeting of President Donald Trump's Board of Peace on February 19.
The opposition People's Party has requested recounts in 18 constituencies, saying that there was "clear evidence of irregularities during the tallying...
A day after suffering a shock defeat at a general election, the progressive People's Party has been dealt a fresh blow by the national anti-graft...
The agreement symbolizes the health of the relationship between Canberra and Jakarta, but stops short of providing binding security guarantees.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is set to be returned to office after the expected progressive "orange wave" failed to materialize.
No party is expected to win the 251-seat majority needed to rule alone.
The Department of Commerce's ruling is the latest sign of the positive momentum in relations between Phnom Penh and Washington.
The two complaints sought the president's removal for a range of offenses, including alleged drug use and involvement in high-level corruption.
The Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) won 739 of the 1,025 seats up for grabs in national and provincial assemblies.
A human rights group representing the Chin ethnic minority last month submitted a legal complaint in Dili accusing the military of a litany of abuses.
After surviving an impeachment attempt last year, Sara Duterte has once again been accused of corruption and betraying the public's trust.
Southeast Asian states' efforts to restrict the service may offer signs of how the region plans to regulate AI services going forward.
The progressive party remains in pole position, but it remains to be seen whether it can win enough seats to form Thailand's next government.