US-China rivalry forcing Southeast Asia to pick sides, congressional panel hears
Southeast Asian countries now recognise they may have no choice but to take sides in the Sino-American rivalry, at least in ...
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AI crucial for China-ASEAN cooperation
China has taken a decisive step in using AI for digitalizing the day-to-day functions of the people, which extends from ...
South-east Asian markets roiled as investors turn to China
Indonesian stocks hit four-year low and Thailand sees outflows as funds rethink growth story for region’s biggest economies ...
Southeast Asia’s new arms race undermines its regional strengths
As Asean members modernise their militaries, the bloc could be sacrificing its cherished norms of stability and consensus Is ...
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Crossroads of Competition: China in Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands
The first two are key to China’s efforts to block Southeast Asian oil and gas activity ... and maintained a constant presence around Thitu since at least 2018. The Asia Maritime Transparency ...
A bubble tea chain and a toy doll are the latest casualties of Beijing and Hanoi’s competing claims over the South China Sea
Vietnamese flooded Chagee with negative comments after the bubble tea chain's app used a map that endorsed Beijing's ...
Haven Bets Fall Apart in Southeast Asia as Indonesia Sells Off
Once touted as a haven for investors to navigate Donald Trump’s tariff wars, Southeast Asia has all but lost that appeal as a ...
CNA4d
Southeast Asia’s rampant scam industry still morphing, adapting despite Beijing flexing its muscle
Recent crackdowns by Thailand and China on scamming compounds in Myanmar have shown Beijing’s willingness to exert pressure ...
China Daily10dOpinion
Way forward in Southeast Asia
As the Trump administration considers reciprocal tariffs, Southeast Asia may face a trade war with the US. According to data ...
Why China Is Worried About Trump’s Tariffs on Mexico
China’s exports to developing markets have soared, opening indirect routes to the U.S. market that officials in Beijing worry ...
Opinion
From golden arches to sweet snowflakes: How China’s Mixue is redefining global soft power
The recent surpassing of McDonald’s by the Chinese company Mixue in global store count is far more than a business headline; it signifies a tangible shift in the global sensory landscape, a quiet but ...
Asia’s Animation Revolution Drives Upbeat Outlook
The animation industry in Asia has expanded significantly in recent years and has a key role to play in boosting the ...