Politics

By Raafi Seiff • Feb 01, 2023
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.