The US has prioritised democracy and human rights in its ties with Thailand, but the rise of China has forced it to reconsider its approach.
The Chinese vision of building a shared future has developed into substantive action, giving a strong boost to global governance in various sectors.
Geopolitical tensions have strained the global economy, with developing countries now finding themselves at a crossroads.
Blocking or reducing interaction with China or other countries only reduces Australia to a petty, hollow state that is susceptible to misunderstandings.
Under Lee, bilateral ties were upgraded through economic initiatives and dialogue platforms – despite occasional political hiccups.
The 180km Funan Techo Canal project has the potential to supercharge Cambodia’s economy. But lingering socio-economic, environmental and security concerns remain.
With global warming becoming a major issue, India must tackle climate change in a more comprehensive and methodical way.
The drills extended into the grey area where the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone rubs up against the territory claimed by Beijing in the South China Sea.
Economic engagement such as the Belt and Road Initiative has helped stabilise and strengthen China’s relationship with Southeast Asian countries.
It is a consumer’s right to shun a global business, but it may end up missing the target as local franchise holders are the ones bearing losses.
Policymakers can ill afford to dither or send mixed signals in their efforts to rejuvenate the economy. The immediate danger facing China today is systemic contagion.
Such requests rarely seem sincere when they are essentially asking other nations to act against their own strategic goals
Saigon Commercial Bank’s losses could cause the national treasury to dry up, as the government injects ‘special loans’ to keep the bank afloat.
The government is seeking to inject short-term stimulus, but what Thailand really needs are measures that can enhance long-term productivity growth.
The Australian PM was incensed after Musk’s X ignored a court order to remove videos of a stabbing attack in Sydney.
Prabowo’s visits may indicate that influential countries recognise him as the next Indonesian president and lend him more legitimacy.
Asian firms worry that Iran-Israel tensions could spill over to the Strait of Hormuz – a vital oil corridor for Asia – and provide more fuel to oil prices.
The Gaza war resonated deeply among Southeast Asian respondents in a recent survey, given the significant proportion of Muslims in the region.
Japan was an early supporter of Aukus, viewing the alliance as a positive step for regional security that would counterbalance China’s heavy-handed influence.
The crisis reveals decades of official inertia in dealing with long-term resource planning and decrepit water infrastructure in Sabah.
TikTok challenges have encouraged trends such as Gen Z users believing they are ‘ageing like milk’ and changing up their image to fish for compliments.