The Senate set aside the trial of Sara Duterte, a rival of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. She and her party won more seats than expected in midterm elections in May.
Tag: Southeast Asia
Thai-Cambodian Conflict Tears at Remnants of a Once-Proud Empire
People on both sides of the border share a cultural heritage much older than modern nation-states, dating back to the ancient Khmer civilization.
Spat Between Thai and Cambodian Leaders Fuels Deadly Border War
A personal feud between two of Southeast Asia’s political titans is inflaming the worst violence on the border in more than a decade.
Rubio and China’s Top Envoy Vie for Influence in Asia Over Trump’s Tariffs
Secretary of State Marco Rubio wants to bolster ties with Asia to counter Beijing’s power, but President Trump’s tariff threats have nations asking why they should align with Washington.
Rare Earths Mining in Myanmar Is Polluting Thailand’s Kok River
Unregulated activity led by Chinese enterprises in conflict-ravaged Myanmar is creating an environmental calamity in neighboring Thailand.
Rare Earths Mining in Myanmar Is Polluting Thailand’s Kok River
Unregulated activity led by Chinese enterprises in conflict-ravaged Myanmar is creating an environmental calamity in neighboring Thailand.
China Is Unleashing a New Export Shock on the World
As President Trump’s tariffs close off the U.S. market, Chinese goods are flooding countries from Southeast Asia to Europe to Latin America.
Hegseth, at Security Forum, Vows to Strengthen America’s Asian Alliances
In a world rattled by President Trump’s tariffs and his scorn for Western allies, the defense secretary struck a rare note of continuity on security partnerships.
China’s Xi Courts Vietnam as Trade War With the U.S. Mounts
Xi Jinping is in Southeast Asia to build bonds with countries that also face U.S. tariffs and have come under pressure from Washington to curb the transshipment of Chinese goods.
Xi Jinping Travels to Southeast Asia Amid Tariff War with U.S.
China’s leader is on a charm offensive in the region, but some of Beijing’s neighbors are wary of being caught in the crossfire of a superpower rivalry.