Tag #Southeast Asia

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Chinese Actor Rescued from Human Trafficking Ring in Thailand

Chinese actor Wang Xing, who went missing on January 3rd near the Thai-Myanmar border, was rescued by Thai police after falling victim to a telecom scam; this incident, along with 174 other cases, highlights the urgent need for stronger regional cooperation to combat human trafficking linked to tele...

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ASEAN Secretary-General Highlights Growing Partnership with Greece

ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn highlights the strengthening partnership between ASEAN and Greece, citing historical ties and the recent establishment of the Greece-ASEAN Business Council in July 2024 as key milestones, emphasizing future collaboration in various sectors and the significance o...

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Partnerships for the Goals
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Indonesia's Constitutional Court Eliminates Presidential Threshold

The Indonesian Constitutional Court (MK) struck down the 20% presidential threshold on January 2nd, 2025, ruling that it is unconstitutional and effectively opening up presidential nominations to all participating political parties after numerous previous challenges since 2017.

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Malaysia-China Ties Strengthened: A Prominent Malaysian's Perspective

Michael Yeoh, a Malaysian strategist, highlights the strengthening Malaysia-China relationship, emphasizing China's remarkable development, particularly Shenzhen's transformation, while contrasting his positive Xinjiang experience with Western media reports.

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Uber's Southeast Asia Failure: A Cautionary Tale for Western Businesses

Uber's failed Southeast Asian expansion, due to its Western-centric "plug-and-play" model, resulted in a 27.5% stake sale to Grab, highlighting the need for localization in global business.

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US Tariffs Spur Innovation in Malaysian Solar Industry

Increased U.S. tariffs (up to 21.31 percent) on Malaysian solar PV manufacturers will cause short-term market disruptions but ultimately drive diversification and innovation, impacting the global solar supply chain.

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Vietnam Passport Ranking Drops to 91st Globally

Vietnam's passport ranks 91st globally in the 2025 Henley Passport Index, down four places from 2024, granting visa-free or e-visa access to 51 destinations; this is Vietnam's third low ranking since 2005.

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Myanmar Releases Thousands of Prisoners on Independence Day

Myanmar's military government released around 6,000 prisoners, including 180 foreigners slated for deportation, on January 4th, 2024, for independence day; however, Aung San Suu Kyi and many political detainees remained imprisoned.

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Malaysia-China Ties Strengthened Through Commemorative Forum

Michael Yeoh, a Malaysian strategic analyst, highlights the strong and stable relationship between Malaysia and China, emphasizing the success of the Malaysia-China Commemorative Forum and the significant role of the Chinese diaspora in both countries' development, while offering a contrasting view ...

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Private Investigator Uncovers Human Trafficking Ring During Infidelity Case

While investigating a husband's suspected infidelity, a private investigator uncovered a UK-based prostitution ring involving young women from Southeast Asia trafficked using Airbnb, leading to a police raid and arrests.

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Vietnam's Government Restructuring: Short-Term Pain, Long-Term Gain for Investors?

Vietnam's government is undertaking a major restructuring involving the reduction of ministries and agencies to improve efficiency and reduce administrative burdens, a move anticipated to cause short-term delays but potentially increase long-term foreign investment.

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Indonesia's Protectionist Policies Risk Backfiring, Economists Warn

Indonesia's rejection of a $100 million Apple investment proposal in favor of a $1 billion demand, coupled with its strict local content requirements, is drawing criticism from economists who warn of potential negative impacts on foreign direct investment and long-term economic growth, contrasting w...

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