Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia news, including Thailand’s role in regional politics, economy, and international affairs.
- World News
US President Biden to join ASEAN summit as leaders poised to discuss key regional issues
US President Joe Biden is taking part in Tuesday’s virtual…
- World News
Vietnam to host next Southeast Asia Games
Vietnam is set to host the upcoming 31st Southeast Asia…
- World News
Indonesia shortens quarantine, to reopen to travellers from 18 countries
Indonesia is reopening its border to allow arrivals from 18…
- Covid-19 News
Nearly 40,000 new Covid infections reported across Southeast Asia
Southeast Asian countries collectively reported nearly 40,000 new Covid-19 infections…
- World News
Tourism said to fuel Southeast Asia’s illegal wildlife trade
This article is written by Soraya Kishtwari and was originally…
- Thailand News
Japanese expats warned about terrorist attacks in Southeast Asia
Japanese citizens living in Thailand reportedly got an email warning…
- World News
Last surviving Khmer Rouge leader denies role in Cambodia genocide
The last former leader of the radical communist Khmer Rouge…
- World News
Myanmar’s economy to shrink by 18% due to military coup and Covid-19
The civil unrest following the February military coup, paired with…
- World News
Vietnam considers strict regulations for social media live streaming
Regulations on social media live streaming could soon be tightening…
- World News
Indonesia bars unvaccinated foreign visitors as Delta variant spreads
Foreign nationals who have not been vaccinated against Covid-19 will…
- World News
Laos reports first Delta variant cases, patients had returned from Thailand
Laos has reported its first Covid-19 cases involving the rapid-spreading…
- World News
Southeast Asia sees highest tally of Covid-19 infections in a single day
Southeast Asia has recorded its highest number of Covid-19 infections…
- World News
UN report: Changes in Southeast Asia drug trafficking during the pandemic
While the notorious Golden Triangle remains a major production base…
- World News
United States to return 27 stolen antiquities to Cambodia
The United States is returning 27 stolen antiquities to Cambodia.…
- World News
Defrocked American priest on trial in East Timor for alleged child sex abuse
The trial has started for the 84 year old defrocked…
- World News
Large-scale methamphetamine production emerges in Cambodia during pandemic
During the pandemic, Cambodia has become a major base for…
- World News
Malaysia reports delay for orders of the Thai-made AstraZeneca vaccine
Several countries have reported delays for orders for the Thai-made…
- World News
Myanmar’s ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi to go on trial next week
The trial of Myanmar’s detained and ousted leader is set to…
- World News
ASEAN delegation to visit Myanmar to help find a solution to ongoing crisis
To help find a solution to the ongoing situation in…
- World News
Rebel troops kill 20 Burmese officers, former leader Aung San Suu Kyi appears in court
At least 20 Myanmar security forces were killed in a…
- Covid-19 News
Covid-19: Thailand struggles with South and Southeast Asia
In 2020, Thailand was hailed worldwide for its iron-fisted lockdown…
- World News
Southeast and South Asia struggling with rapid Covid-19 spread
With outbreaks in many countries throughout the region, and India…
- World News
Laos prime minister orders an extension on lockdown measures
While the majority of countries across the globe have been…
- World News
Vietnam extends quarantine for overseas arrivals to 21 days
Just the thought of 14 days in isolation has driven…
- Economy News
Foreign investors eye business in Thailand as hotels face closure during new outbreak
The new wave of Covid-19 infections this month has led…
- World News
Suicide bombers attack Indonesia cathedral, at least 20 injured
At least 20 people were injured in an explosion at…
- World News
Australian couple detained in Myanmar as they tried to flee the country
As violence continues after the Myanmar coup with the death…
- World News
Thailand calls on Myanmar military to release detainees and to de-escalate the situation
Thailand is urging Myanmar to release everyone who was detained…
- World News
UPDATE: At least 34 dead and 600 injured after Indonesia earthquake
UPDATE: At least 34 people were killed after a 6.2…
- World News
Malaysia coast guard busts record methamphetamine shipment, possibly smuggled from Golden Triangle
Malaysia’s coast guard made its largest bust, seizing more than…
