The Diplomat2d
Southeast Asia Slammed By President Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs
The notion that this will pan out in Southeast Asia, where China, which was also hit with a 34 percent reciprocal tariff (on top of the 20 percent already imposed) is now the preeminent economic ...
Channel NewsAsia Singapore2d
Trump 2.0 among Southeast Asia’s top preoccupations in 2025, survey finds
With President Donald Trump inaugurated for a second term on Jan 20, new US leadership shot up on the list of geopolitical concerns in the 2025 edition of The State of Southeast Asia survey by ...
Map Shows New Alliances Growing on China's Doorstep
At the heart of this shift is the Philippines, which faces persistent Chinese incursions into its exclusive economic zone ...
Earthquake rocks Southeast Asia
A massive 7.7 earthquake originating in Myanmar has collapsed buildings over 600 miles away in Bangkok, Thailand ...
The Straits Times2d
US reclaims spot as South-east Asia’s preferred superpower amid concerns of China’s sway: Survey
SINGAPORE – The US has reclaimed its pole position as the superpower that South-east Asia would pick if the region is forced to choose a side, a new survey found. This marks a pendulum swing ...
Channel NewsAsia Singapore2d
US regains edge over China as preferred partner in Southeast Asia: Survey
The State of Southeast Asia 2025 report, based on polls conducted by the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute (ISEAS) between Jan 3 and Feb 15 and released on Thursday (Apr 3), examined regional ...
BusinessWorld1d
Southeast Asia nations, hit particularly hard by US tariffs, prep for talks with Trump
In this photo illustration, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) emblem is seen on a smartphone screen in front of the ASEAN flag. — PAVLO GONCHAR / SOPA IMAGES/SIPA VIA REUTERS CONNECT ...
The Star6d
South-East Asia holds special responsibility in China-US Balance
The National University of Singapore professor said this includes how Southeast Asia responds - by speaking with one voice, acting collectively, and prioritising regional interests over ...
csis.org5d
RFA and VOA Shutdown: The Erosion of U.S. Soft Power in Southeast Asia
The return of the Trump administration has brought significant uncertainty to Southeast Asia. Often, regional partners are cautious of the administration’s intentions and unsure of the direction that ...
The Diplomat3d
China’s Xi to Visit Three Southeast Asian Nations This Month, Report Claims
Credit: Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim China’s leader Xi Jinping will reportedly embark on a three-nation tour of Southeast Asia later this month, a possible sign that China is seeking to capitalize on ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation3d
South and South-East Asia's shift to a Western diet could drive demand for Australian grain
He said South and South-East Asia face challenges in producing high-quality grains, including unsuitable climates, soil conditions and limited farmland. This makes domestic production of key ...
The Straits Times5d
Science Talk: Beyond bees and butterflies – why South-east Asia must step up on insect conservation
SINGAPORE – When people think of conservation, they often focus on large mammals or birds, but insects are just as vital to healthy ecosystems. Insects occur in nearly every terrestrial ...