The battle for Southeast Asia
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is now in Vietnam at the beginning of a six-nation tour that includes Laos, Japan, the Philippines, Singapore and Mongolia.
Tag: Southeast Asia
RCEP fostering development in Southeast Asia
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations stands at the center of a dynamic economic tapestry in Asia and Oceania. Flanked by the industrial powerhouses of China, Japan and the Republic of Korea, ASEAN has been playing a pivotal role in fostering regional economic integration.
Ju-jitsu athletes join JJAU Regional Championship-Southeast Asia
The Ju-Jitsu Federation of Cambodia (JJFC) is sending a delegation to Bali, Indonesia, to compete in the inaugural edition of the Ju-Jitsu Asian Union (JJAU) Regional Championship-Southeast Asia, which will take place from Saturday to Sunday.
Thai senate approves same sex marriage law
Thailand has become the first country in Southeast Asia to recognise same-sex marriage, with its marriage equality law passed in the Upper House on Tuesday and now on the way to being promulgated before it is due to take effect in the next few months.
SEA eyes next 20 years of US-China ties
What will Southeast Asia be like over the next two decades? Given the unpredictable geopolitical situation, the region will certainly maintain its strategic autonomy in ways that mitigate the ripple effects of the emerging new international order.
Cambodia, the fastest growing economies in Southeast Asia, and third in Asia in 2024
Cambodia leads the growth projection in Southeast Asia in 2024, according to Seasia Stats based on Southeast Asia’s 2024 GDP growth projection from the IMF’s October 2023 Outlook and January 2024 update.
Kingdom aspires to be hub of agritourism in Southeast Asia
Agriculture being one of the pillars propping up the economy of Cambodia, holds infinite potential for agritourism in the Kingdom. With tourism, being another pillar, the combination of the two holds twice the importance for the Royal Government of Cambodia.
Red Sea attacks may have silver lining for Southeast Asia
When the Yemen-based Houthis started attacking commercial vessels in the Red Sea, the crisis brought to light the vulnerability of global trade chokepoints.
EU Commissioner to make ‘historic’ visit to Cambodia
The European Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jutta Urpilainen, will embark on a landmark visit to Cambodia next week, marking the first such trip to Southeast Asia under her leadership.
What sets Cambodia apart in Southeast Asia as destination
Cambodia’s heritage is unrivaled and its people are considered to be among the friendliest in the world. The combination of nature, culture and people is a huge asset for Cambodia.
Germany strikes balancing act in Southeast Asia
Germany’s position on Israel loomed large during Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock’s recent trip to Malaysia.But Germany’s economic and strategic interests are still the foundation of building ties in the region.
Does the US truly re-engage with Southeast Asia?
The United States’ foreign policy towards the Southeast Asia region has been varied since the Cold War. During the Obama Presidency, the US foreign policymakers have shown interest in the region.
Anti-Trafficking Initiatives in Southeast Asia with Key Events in Thailand and Cambodia by A21
A21, a global nonprofit organization committed to eradicating human trafficking through awareness, intervention, and aftercare, is proud to announce two landmark events in Pattaya, Thailand, and Cambodia.
Can Cambodia be 5G pilot nation in Southeast Asia
Cambodia was picked among the few pilot countries in Southeast Asia where the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) aims to bring connectivity to over 120 million people across remote areas in 80 countries by 2025, through leveraging technologies and services such as 5G and Artificial Intelligence.
Australia and Southeast Asia, invested in our shared economic future
Australia’s prosperity and security is intimately linked to that of the region.
BRI has helped boost partners’ growth in Southeast Asia
Many accusations have been leveled against the Belt and Road Initiative since it was proposed by President Xi Jinping in 2013.
VP Harris visit to erase doubts over US commitment to SE Asia
Vice President Kamala Harris will deepen her outreach to Southeast Asia this week at the ASEAN Summit in Jakarta, Indonesia, where she’ll try to erase doubts about US commitment to the region stirred by President Joe Biden’s absence.
Bridging Civilisations: Buddhism in Southeast Asia and its Indian link
Despite being founded in India, Buddhism discoved a fertile ground in Southeast Asia, where it took root and flourished for centuries, shaping the region’s socioeconomic, political, cultural, religious and philosophical structures.
Bangkok becomes Southeast Asia’s weed Wild West
From sleek boutiques to rickety stalls, hundreds of cannabis dispensaries have sprouted across Bangkok following decriminalisation, but in a nation once infamous for tough drug laws, Thai vendors are asking: can the high times last?
In dire straits: Plastics pollution slowly ‘killing’ off Tonle Sap lake
Tonle Sap, the largest freshwater body in Southeast Asia, is in dire straits because tonnes of plastic and waste run-offs are ending up in the lake.
EU wants to ‘reconnect’ with Southeast Asia
EU leaders meet their counterparts from Southeast Asia for a summit in Brussels on Wednesday, looking to bolster ties in the face of the war in Ukraine and challenges from China.
Southeast Asia may burn bright amid global economic doom
The ominous clouds of global economic recession are getting thicker and deeper, irrespective of the shape and size of individual economies.
Southeast Asia growth rate to decelerate to 3.8%
Southeast Asia’s growth rate is expected to decelerate to 3.8 per cent in 2023 due to the sluggish growth of global trade and the effects of tightened domestic monetary policy, according to the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Trade and Development Report 2022.
‘Gang-up to tackle human trafficking’
Malaysia has proposed that countries in the Southeast Asia region gang up and crack down on human trafficking syndicates luring youths with lucrative job offers that turn out to be a scam.
Japan and Southeast Asia Only interests, not threats
Southeast Asia has been geographically significant to Japan since World War I, providing Tokyo with many opportunities, including political, economic, and security gains.
Southeast Asia eyes on digital technology to boost recovery
Southeast Asian countries are looking at digital technology, as they are engaged in post-pandemic economic recovery and national digital transformation.
Southeast Asia some of the ‘most hazard-prone regions’
Countries across Southeast Asia rank as some of the most hazard-prone in the Asia and Pacific region and globally, according to a report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC).
Southeast Asia govts primary adopters of regtech strategies
The governments in Southeast Asia are primary adopters of regtech (regulatory technology) strategies, the Asian Development Bank said in its recent report.
Danone Establishes Strong Commitment in Employer Brand in the India – Southeast Asia Region
Danone Wins Big in Asia’s Best Employer Brand Awards 2022 (13th Edition)
UK to strengthen ties with Southeast Asia and scale-up security and development links
Minister for Asia, Amanda Milling has visited Cambodia this week and announced a milestone agreement on a range of issues with influential countries in Southeast Asia, according to a statement of the UK Government released yesterday.
