Tag: Southeast Asia

IN FOCUS: As Asia's cities rapidly transform, a growing number of countries are boldly shifting their capitals to ignite development ...

Lao PDR has signed a landmark agreement with the World Bank to protect its forests and reduce carbon emissions, aiming ...

Tensions soar as Cambodian protests flare over contested border land, while Thai villagers stand their ground against eviction attempts. Authorities ...

Brunei Darussalam partners with ISDB to enhance sustainable development initiatives, focusing on economic growth, education, and environmental conservation, reinforcing its ...

Turkey's naval exports are gaining significant traction in Southeast Asia, bolstering regional defense ties. Recent deals highlight Ankara's growing influence ...

Vietnam's Minister of Public Security, To Lam, has boldly championed policies that strengthen police state control, sparking alarm over civil ...

Cambodia has announced plans to shut down online scam centers by the end of April, aiming to curb rising cybercrime. ...

Google Cloud has launched a new region in Bangkok, expanding its infrastructure in Southeast Asia. The move aims to boost ...

Critics are denouncing Myanmar's first elections since the 2021 military coup as a sham, unfolding amid a brutal civil war ...

Save the Children US has kicked off an ambitious climate resilience initiative in Lao PDR, designed to shield vulnerable communities ...

Vietnam faces severe flooding as climate change accelerates, yet many Southeast Asian nations delay urgent action. The region's inaction risks ...

In Indonesia, adult enthusiasts are fueling their passion for high-speed races with Japanese toy cars they once only dreamed of ...

East Timor has proudly become ASEAN's 11th member, celebrating a historic milestone for both the young nation and the entire ...

Indonesia is gearing up to launch its very first aircraft carrier, significantly enhancing its naval power, while the Philippines continues ...

Thailand has reportedly joined forces with Vietnam in a bold cross-border crackdown on dissidents, sparking serious concerns about human rights ...

UNHCR Chief Filippo Grandi urges the international community to boost aid access and funding for Myanmar, highlighting the escalating humanitarian ...

UNESCO unveils an exciting new initiative to empower the creative industries in Lao PDR, driving economic growth while celebrating and ...

East Timor's accession to ASEAN marks a groundbreaking milestone, opening the door to stronger regional unity and exciting new diplomatic ...

China regards the Philippines' ASEAN chairmanship with caution, as ongoing territorial disputes and evolving regional alliances stir uncertainty. This leadership ...

Amnesty International strongly condemns the deadly attack on a festival in Myanmar, spotlighting the alarming rise of paragliders being used ...