Politics

Indonesia will host the first Southeast Asia Space Summit, signaling a new era of regional cooperation in satellite tech and space diplomacy.

Brunei faces growing pressure to reduce its oil dependency as climate demands and regional energy transitions accelerate.

East Timor officially joins ASEAN, ushering in a new chapter for the young nation and reshaping the bloc’s dynamics.

Singapore and Johor revise their historic water deal, focusing on updated rates, sustainability, and long-term cooperation.

Malaysia and Indonesia join forces to fight the haze crisis with a new task force focused on surveillance, enforcement, and joint accountability.

Thailand steps in as a potential mediator between Myanmar’s junta and opposition forces, offering informal talks to break the diplomatic stalemate.

Vietnam and the Philippines step up military collaboration with joint drills and intelligence sharing to counter growing Chinese influence in the South China Sea.

ASEAN faces growing internal rifts over how to respond to Myanmar’s military junta. Some push for diplomacy, others call for sanctions, exposing the bloc’s fractured unity.

The Philippines is once again debating charter change. Lawmakers push for economic and political reforms while critics warn of a power grab by entrenched dynasties.

Hun Manet faces his first major political test as protests erupt in Cambodia. His response could signal whether he will follow in his father’s authoritarian footsteps or forge a new path.