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16 October, 2024
South China Sea
Opinion
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How Trump could upend South China Sea calculations all round
Trump’s transactional diplomacy risks complicating the hedging of stakeholders from Philippines to Vietnam, and adding unpredictability for China.
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Asean
Malaysia calls for Myanmar ceasefire as Asean pushes for peace talks
19 Jan 2025 - 3:55PM
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Asean
Opinion
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In joining Brics, Indonesia is showing itself to be strategic trailblazer
19 Jan 2025 - 10:57AM
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Crime
China and Thailand detain 12 gang members suspected of Myanmar trafficking scam
News of the joint crime-fighting effort comes after top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi urges Asean countries to crack down on cross-border fraud.
17 Jan 2025 - 6:48PM
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Cambodia
Cambodia’s China-backed canal on Mekong seen to put ‘fragile ecosystems’ at risk
Chinese and British researchers say Funan Techo canal’s passage through habitats crucial to biodiversity may cause ecological harm and more.
14 Jan 2025 - 4:26PM
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Asean
Opinion
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Why Southeast Asia’s participation in Brics matters
With Indonesia joining the grouping and Malaysia and Thailand as partner countries, Brics has acquired not just mineral-rich members but also key Asean voices.
12 Jan 2025 - 5:44PM
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Malaysia
Anwar the statesman? Malaysia’s complex PM steps onto the world stage
As his country assumes the Asean chair for 2025, Anwar Ibrahim faces the challenge of reconciling his ideals with thorny global realities.
12 Jan 2025 - 8:00AM
South China Sea
Chinese and Indonesian coastguards pledge deeper cooperation
The two sides pledged support for joint maritime security efforts amid Beijing’s ongoing drive for closer ties with the Southeast Asian giant.
11 Jan 2025 - 10:03PM
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Crime
Chinese embassies warn of ‘high-pay’ scams after actor’s kidnapping in Thailand
Alert follows case of Wang Xing, who was rescued from a compound after being lured to a border town by human traffickers.
11 Jan 2025 - 4:19PM
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Indonesia
Indonesia to keep pushing for South China Sea code, expand defence ties
Foreign minister Sugiono outlined Jakarta’s diplomatic agenda that included peaceful conflict resolution and continued support for Gaza.
10 Jan 2025 - 3:02PM
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China’s military
PLA chief of joint staff Liu Zhenli visits Malaysia on first overseas trip
Malaysian prime minister hails ‘strong’ China ties in talks with Liu, as defence minister urges dialogue to manage South China Sea issues.
9 Jan 2025 - 5:30PM
Asean
Opinion
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Why Southeast Asia will shine on as an investment bright spot
A decade since setting up the Asean Economic Community, the region has made progress in integration and drawing FDI but challenges remain.
9 Jan 2025 - 10:41AM
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IPO
Hong Kong makes overture to Indonesian companies to raise capital
Companies in Southeast Asia’s most populous nation should find Hong Kong’s capital market an ‘attractive and advantageous’ place for raising funds, Paul Chan said.
8 Jan 2025 - 6:15PM
Low-altitude economy
Chinese electric plane maker Rhyxeon targeting markets in Africa and Asia
The four-seat RX4E model is being targeted at countries with poor road infrastructure where it could have a wide range of uses.
6 Jan 2025 - 6:47PM
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China-Philippines relations
Why 2024 was the ‘most violent, dangerous’ point in Philippine-China ties
June 17 clash at Second Thomas Shoal, China’s grey-zone activities among Philippines’ challenges as it sought to boost defence in disputed sea.
2 Jan 2025 - 10:00AM
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Vietnam
Chinese warships make port call in Vietnam after talks on joint patrols
Fleet led by destroyer and amphibious warfare ship docked in eastern city of Da Nang, PLA says.
31 Dec 2024 - 5:00PM
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Myanmar
China charges Myanmar Golden Triangle suspects with murder and fraud
The 39 suspects include 16 Myanmese nationals and members of the notorious Ming family, which operated in the border region of Kokang.
30 Dec 2024 - 7:45PM
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Cambodia
Cambodia’s approval of Japanese naval visits signals ‘balanced’ foreign policy
The move comes as Cambodia-China ties might have stalled due to Beijing holding up funding for Phnom Penh and concerns about scam centres.
25 Dec 2024 - 10:06PM
Vietnam
‘Very striking’: China and Vietnam tighten ties in a ‘3+3’ strategic pivot
The inclusion of public security alongside diplomacy and defence in their new dialogue mechanism has piqued analysts’ interest.
22 Dec 2024 - 8:00AM
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South China Sea
To keep calm in the South China Sea, Beijing reaches for the bilateral playbook
China’s often-used bilateral consultation mechanism doesn’t always work, but it does help defuse conflicts, experts say.
22 Dec 2024 - 6:00AM
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China’s military
Defence minister on first overseas trip since Beijing denied he was investigated
Dong Jun meets the head of the Vietnamese Communist Party in Hanoi on visit to mark military anniversary.
20 Dec 2024 - 6:18PM
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China economy
Opinion
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In 2025, the only constant in China will be change
With China’s economic and social landscape set to be reshaped, businesses must stay agile and be prepared for change and uncertainty.
18 Dec 2024 - 7:29AM
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Malaysia
Malaysia plans seafood air freight hub in Sabah state to meet China demand
To meet growing demand from its largest trading partner, Malaysia aims to leverage Sabah’s abundant fisheries and position the country as a regional trade gateway.
17 Dec 2024 - 7:25PM
Asean
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Why Asean’s neutrality is our greatest asset in a divided world
As Malaysia prepares to assume the 2025 Asean chair, its trade minister argues for a unified approach to navigate the US-China rivalry.
13 Dec 2024 - 5:13PM
Vietnam
China’s Wang Yi calls for progress with Vietnam on South China Sea cooperation
At a meeting with his Vietnamese counterpart Bui Thanh Son, the two sides flagged a dialogue mechanism on diplomacy, defence and security.
11 Dec 2024 - 5:00PM
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South China Sea
South China Sea: Vietnam reef projects may set scene for conflict with Beijing
Satellite images show potential military structures on Vietnamese features in Spratly Islands, which experts say could curb China’s advantage.
10 Dec 2024 - 10:01AM
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China trade
Cambodia says Xi supports controversial canal, but China stance is still unclear
Former Cambodian prime minister Hun Sen thanked Xi Jinping for backing Funan Techo Canal when they met this week.
5 Dec 2024 - 6:30PM
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South China Sea
Help from Asean nations to counter China is unlikely: ex-Philippine Navy officer
As the Philippines pushes back in the South China Sea, ‘we have to accept that China successfully divided’ other Southeast Asian nations.
3 Dec 2024 - 6:08AM
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