ASEAN News
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0ASEAN NewsThailand and Cambodia Agree to Renew Border Talks as Deadly Conflict Drags On
Thailand and Cambodia will resume formal discussions this week to try to halt their latest border conflict, following crisis talks in Malaysia,...
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0ASEAN NewsMyanmar’s Junta Escalates Crackdown Ahead of Military-Run Elections Critics Deride as a ‘Sham’
As Myanmar’s military presses ahead with tightly controlled elections scheduled to begin later this month, new prosecutions, sweeping restrictions, and mounting arrests...
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0ASEAN NewsBalancing Cheers and Caution: Thailand’s Alcohol Law Shuffle Raises Big Questions
As Thailand experiments with relaxing its afternoon alcohol ban while enforcing a strict overnight drinking curfew, the clash between public-health concerns and...
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0ASEAN NewsAs 2025 Winds Down, Tropical Storms and Widespread Flooding Pummel Southeast Asia
A rare cyclone in the Malacca Strait and related storms have unleashed torrents across Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and Sri Lanka, triggering floods,...
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0ASEAN NewsSouthern Thailand and Northern Malaysia Hit by Record Floods
Persistent rains, at times torrential, have swept across southern Thailand and northern Malaysia, displacing tens of thousands, halting transport, and prompting emergency...
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0ASEAN NewsSuharto’s New ‘National Hero’ Status in Indonesia Ignites Controversy and Confusion
Indonesia has named Suharto a national hero, reopening long-simmering wounds from one of Southeast Asia’s darkest chapters. Supporters call him a stabilizing...
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0ASEAN NewsThe Philippines: A Nation Forever in the Path of Disaster
From typhoons and earthquakes to flooding and volcanic eruptions, the Philippines is no stranger to natural disasters. As the country reels from...
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0ASEAN NewsThailand Mourns the Passing of Queen Mother Sirikit
Malaysia’s neighbour to the north bids farewell to a beloved monarch whose compassion, artistry, and commitment to her people shaped generations. Thailand’s...
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0ASEAN News10 Becomes 11: Timor-Leste’s Long-Awaited Dream Fulfilled as It Joins ASEAN
After 14 years of anticipation, Timor-Leste has officially become ASEAN’s 11th member state, marking a historic milestone for both the young nation...
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0ASEAN NewsKuala Lumpur Set to Host 47th ASEAN Summit Focused on Inclusivity and Sustainability
From October 26–28, 2025, Malaysia’s capital will welcome regional and global leaders for the 47th ASEAN Summit, marking a pivotal moment for...
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0ASEAN NewsPowering Progress: Sarawak and Southeast Asia Step Up the Clean Energy Transition
With energy demand in Southeast Asia projected to surge by 25% by 2035, the region faces a defining challenge — and opportunity....
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0ASEAN NewsThe Philippines’ Surge of Earthquakes in Recent Weeks
A powerful 7.4-magnitude quake jolted southeastern Mindanao on October 10, followed by a string of aftershocks and another quake farther south. That...