Tag #Southeast Asia

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Mahathir at 100: Legacy of a Controversial Leader

On his 100th birthday, former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad will attend a museum relaunch and maintain his usual schedule, despite health concerns and his recent party's electoral failure. His lengthy and controversial career continues to shape Malaysian politics.

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Southeast Asian Nations Shift Towards Russia Amidst Ukraine War

Indonesia and Malaysia's neutral stance on the Ukraine war, marked by increased pro-Moscow statements and visits to Russia by their leaders, reflects a complex interplay of anti-Western sentiment, economic incentives, and a desire to balance relations with both East and West, potentially signaling a...

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Thailand Closes Border with Cambodia Amidst Escalating Dispute

Thailand has completely closed its border with Cambodia following a fatal armed confrontation and escalating tensions, affecting thousands of tourists and highlighting concerns about transnational scams operating in Cambodia.

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Cambodia Bans Thai Produce Amid Border Dispute Escalation

Cambodia banned Thai fruit and vegetable imports on Tuesday, escalating a border dispute ignited by a May clash that killed a Cambodian soldier; the dispute dates back to a French-era map and has repeatedly fueled nationalist tensions.

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China's Economic Growth Decouples from Environmental Degradation

A new report by Clean Air Asia reveals that unlike many Southeast Asian countries, China has successfully decoupled economic growth from environmental degradation, achieving significant reductions in various pollutants and improving air quality between 2013 and 2022, as its GDP per capita surpassed ...

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Vietnam Ends Two-Child Policy Amidst Aging Population Concerns

Vietnam's National Assembly ended its two-child policy on [Date], aiming to combat a declining birth rate of 1.91 children per woman in 2024 and the resulting aging population; this follows a period of population control measures and mirrors global trends.

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China's New Visas to Boost Southeast Asia Air Travel

China's new five-year multiple-entry business visas for Southeast Asian travelers are expected to significantly increase air travel and boost regional economies, impacting airlines like AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines.

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Cambodia Accuses Thailand of Escalating Border Tensions

Cambodia accuses Thailand of escalating border tensions by imposing restrictions that block most land crossings, impacting tourism, after a May 28th clash that killed a Cambodian soldier; Cambodia retaliated with sanctions.

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Cambodia Accuses Thailand of Escalating Border Tensions

Cambodia accuses Thailand of escalating border tensions after Thailand imposed new restrictions blocking almost all land crossings, impacting tourism, following a May 28th armed clash where a Cambodian soldier died; Cambodia responded by boycotting some Thai internet services, banning Thai fruits an...

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Mindoro Archaeological Project Unveils 35,000-Year-Old Evidence of Maritime Trade in the Philippines

Archaeologists in the Philippines discovered evidence of human migration, technological innovation, and long-distance relationships in Mindoro dating back over 35,000 years, including tools and human remains indicating advanced maritime skills and trade networks connecting the Philippines to Southea...

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Record Marine Heatwave Devastates Southeast Asia and Pacific

A 2024 marine heatwave spanning almost 40 million square kilometers in Southeast Asia and the Pacific caused widespread damage, including coral bleaching, deadly landslides in the Philippines, major flooding in Australia and Southeast Asia, and rapid glacier loss in Indonesia, largely due to the cli...

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Vietnam Abolishes Two-Child Policy Amid Declining Birth Rate and Gender Imbalance

Vietnam's National Assembly abolished its two-child policy, aiming to address a declining birth rate (1.91 in 2024, down from 2.11 in 2021) and an aging population, allowing couples to freely decide family size; the government also plans to increase penalties for sex-selective abortions to counter a...

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