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By Raafi Seiff • 3 days ago
As Indonesia starts the year as ASEAN's latest Chair, the country is set to tackle a range of human rights, economic and political challenges that could sway the bloc's standing on the global stage
By Andrew Haffner • Jan 27, 2023
As the ambitious, short-lived agreement marks two significant anniversaries, its influence and impact on ASEAN trade and geopolitics still survives through resurrected and new deals.
By Napon Jatusripitak • Jan 26, 2023
The upcoming elections in Thailand might raise hopes of a post-coup democratic consolidation. But the polls could well result in a hung parliament or worse.
By Alice Philipson/AFP • Jan 17, 2023
After days of rumours and amid a mass anti-corruption drive, President Nguyen Xuan Phuc has announced his resignation.
In an unexpected twist, PAS, a party historically wielding little influence amongst ethnic Malays became the largest one in parliament in the country's 2022 general elections.
By Kevin Zhang • Jan 16, 2023
Jokowi expressed regret over the mass human rights violations, but some activist groups say statement is not enough
By Agence France-Presse • Jan 10, 2023
Despite promises to shift approach from the harsh crackdown of his predecessor, data suggests police killings during raids still run rampant under "Bongbong" Marcos'
By Chris Fitzgerald • Jan 06, 2023
Internal tussles, ‘American flirtations’ and contentious oil and gas agreements are stressing Philippines-China relations on the South China Sea
By Cherry Hitkari • Jan 04, 2023
The country's first ever hung parliament is a case study in "pseudo-unity" undermining long-term stability
By Stephanie Wild • Dec 15, 2022
As the Kingdom gears up for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, Thailand considers its opportunities in the face of changing global events
By Mark S. Cogan • Nov 03, 2022
The bloc is becoming increasingly important to the country's national interests, but South China Sea tensions pose a threat to unity
By Hien Phan • Oct 12, 2022
Caught between attacks by the Myanmar military and terrorised by a radical militant group, Rohingya refugees face a dangerous and unclear future
By Tanbirul Miraj Ripon • Oct 11, 2022