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Myanmar Junta Moves Aung San Suu Kyi to House Arrest

YANGON - Myanmar authorities have transferred the country’s deposed civilian leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, from a military prison to house arrest.

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United States-Thailand Ties in 2026: Strong, Tested, Complex

The United States-Thailand relationship in 2026 matters now because it still shapes security, trade, and power in Southeast Asia, not only old treaty language. Thailand remains the oldest U.S.

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Uneven Futures Inequality in ASEAN’s Race Toward Growth

In 2026, Southeast Asia (ASEAN) faces a critical inequality crisis as the region’s rapid economic growth fails to distribute wealth equitably. Digitalisation and artificial intelligence are widening the income disparity.

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ASEAN Affairs Comes to Chiang Rai to Tackle Cross-Border Haze and Call Center Scams

Chiang Rai takes the ASEAN Roadshow 2026 spotlight because cross-border PM2.5 and call center gangs now demand shared data and regional action

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Thailand and Cambodia to Revisit Trump’s Negotiated Truce in Malaysia

BANGKOK - People along the Thailand-Cambodia border have a small reason to hope. Both countries say they will restart senior defence talks to bring back a shaky ceasefire first helped into place by U.S. President Donald Trump .

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Japan Bolsters Security Ties With Vietnam Over China Aggression

TOKYO - In a clear shift that shows Tokyo’s stronger focus on Southeast Asia, Japan is speeding up security cooperation with Vietnam and other ASEAN states.

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China’s Xi Jinping Courts ASEAN Nations Amid Trump Tariff Tensions

China's President Xi Jinping is ramping up diplomatic efforts in Southeast Asia as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs target trade imbalances, fentanyl smuggling, and alleged intellectual property violations.

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Thailand and Vietnam Strengthen Bilateral Ties with $25 Billion Trade Target

In the immediate future, Vietnam and Thailand have agreed to expand market access, facilitate trade, and work towards a bilateral trade target of US$25 billion.

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ASEAN Signs Bangkok Digital Declaration to Fight Cyber Scams and Boost AI Collaboration

The nations of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have signed a declaration to strengthen cooperation in preventing online scams, boosting regional investment in emerging technologies like AI, and facilitating the free flow of data…

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China Urges ASEAN Countries to Combat Scam Gangs

Chin's Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged ASEAN countries on Friday to take firm action against online gambling and scam gangs. He called on these nations to take responsibility in addressing the issue.

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