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Indonesia to Host First Southeast Asia Space Summit
Indonesia , April 30, 2025
Indonesia is preparing to host the first-ever Southeast Asia Space Summit in Jakarta this year, signaling the nation’s growing ambition...
Brunei’s Oil Dependency Questioned as Climate Pressures Rise
Brunei , December 16, 2024
Brunei, one of Southeast Asia’s richest nations per capita, is facing increasing scrutiny over its heavy reliance on oil and...
Singapore’s Water Pact with Johor Renewed with New Terms
Singapore , November 04, 2023
Singapore and Malaysia have reached a landmark agreement to renew their historic water supply pact, introducing revised pricing and enhanced...
Malaysia and Indonesia Launch Joint Haze Task Force
Malaysia , November 18, 2024
In a landmark step toward tackling Southeast Asia’s recurring haze crisis, Malaysia and Indonesia have formed a joint task force...
Vietnam and the Philippines Strengthen Maritime Alliance Amid China Tensions
Vietnam , August 30, 2024
In a significant move that underscores escalating tensions in the South China Sea, Vietnam and the Philippines have announced a...
ASEAN’s Dilemma Over Myanmar: Diplomacy or Isolation
Southeast Asia , Jan 02, 2022
More than three years since Myanmar’s military coup, ASEAN remains deeply divided over how to respond. While Indonesia and...
Philippines Senate Targets Charter Change Again
Philippines , Apr 29, 2024
The Philippine Senate has reignited debate over amending the 1987 Constitution, a politically sensitive issue that has long divided public...
Cambodia’s Hun Manet Faces First Major Protest Test
Cambodia , Sep 05, 2024
Hun Manet, Cambodia’s new Prime Minister and the son of long-time leader Hun Sen, is facing his first significant political...
East Timor’s Foreign Policy Shift: China or Australia
China , Jan 30, 2025
East Timor finds itself navigating a delicate foreign policy path between major powers China and Australia. On one hand, Chinese...
Singapore’s Presidential Role: Ceremonial or Power Broker
Singapore , Oct 31, 2024
Singapore’s recent presidential election has reignited debate over the role’s significance. Traditionally viewed as largely ceremonial, the presidency has increasingly...