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East Timor faces a critical foreign policy decision, balancing Chinese infrastructure deals with long-standing Australian military ties amid regional geopolitical tensions.

Singapore’s presidential election raises questions about whether the role remains ceremonial or has evolved into a significant power broker in the city-state’s politics.

UMNO’s waning influence signals a political realignment in Malaysia, as Anwar Ibrahim pushes reforms and regional parties in Sabah and Sarawak gain strength.

President-elect Prabowo Subianto faces the challenge of uniting Indonesia after a divisive 2024 election. His coalition-building moves and political strategy will shape the country's future both domestically and internationally.

Singapore’s rise as a family office hub attracts ultra-rich investors—but also triggers regulatory crackdowns and money laundering concerns in 2025.

The Philippines has launched visa incentives for digital nomads, but are weak infrastructure and housing issues holding back its remote work ambitions?

Malaysia’s oil and gas sector is experiencing a critical labor shortage as brain drain and declining vocational training weaken the country’s energy backbone.

Thailand’s abrupt cannabis policy reversal has devastated the booming cannabis industry, leaving dispensaries and growers scrambling for survival.

Vietnam signs a $2B chip plant deal as part of its ambitious tech strategy, aiming to become Southeast Asia’s semiconductor hub amid U.S.-China tensions.

China responds to new U.S. tariffs with retaliatory measures, escalating trade tensions and raising concerns about global economic stability.