Southeast Asia
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Commentary: If the US is a ‘landlord seeking rent’, how must Southeast Asia rethink defence?
DEALING WITH A CHANGED AMERICA From a wider perspective, Asian countries have options if the US decides to upend its…
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Commentary: Scam centres, human trafficking – Southeast Asian governments can do more for such victims
Compounding the issue, rescued victims suffer trauma, guilt, social stigma and potential legal consequences in their home countries for crimes…
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ASEAN has to maintain centrality amid rising global tensions, security threats: Observers
GEOPOLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS Malaysian Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin, in a press briefing on Tuesday, outlined several key areas he will…
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Over 4 times more youths in Singapore, Vietnam upbeat about domestic politics than Indonesians, Thais: Survey
SINGAPORE: At least four times more youths in Singapore and Vietnam are optimistic about their countries’ political conditions as compared…
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As Trump’s shadow looms, Southeast Asian economies face ‘hard challenges’ in 2025
Meanwhile, in Malaysia, Anwar has introduced a higher minimum wage and bumped salaries for the civil service – moves that…
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Increased risk of fires, transboundary haze in Mekong sub-region as dry season begins
SINGAPORE: The ASEAN Specialised Meteorological Centre (ASMC) issued a “Level 1” alert on Thursday (Jan 2), warning of hotspots and…
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Singapore’s ISD warns of spillover effects on region from terror groups exploiting Syria’s instability, says ‘fluid situation bears watching’
The ISD warned it will take firm action against those who intend to engage in armed violence in Singapore or…
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ISD warns of spillover effects on Singapore from terror groups exploiting Syria’s political instability, says ‘fluid situation bears watching’
The ISD warned it will take firm action against those who intend to engage in armed violence in Singapore or…
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Commentary: Chinese security companies are putting boots on the ground in Myanmar. It could go disastrously wrong
WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE IMPLICATIONS? While private security corporations are nominally separate from China’s People Liberation Army (PLA), there is…
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ASEAN aims to boost intra-regional trade through better transport connectivity
TAPPING EACH OTHER’S STRENGTHS Thailand has said it is on board when it comes to improving connectivity between countries. For…
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