Steadying the Waters: Navigating the Tensions at Second Thomas Shoal
The recent escalations at the Second Thomas Shoal, a maritime area caught between the sovereignty …
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Southeast Asian Tech Giants Poised for Profitability in 2024
Last week I wrote about how Indonesian tech giant GoTo is inching toward profitability by, …
Is Southeast Asia Really Turning Toward China?
Yesterday, Singapore’s ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute published its State of Southeast Asia survey report for 2024, …
Does a Ship’s Flag Matter?
Maritime law is fascinating, yet also exceedingly complex. The recent collision of a Singaporean-flagged ship …
A Paradigm Shift in the Philippines’ Defense Strategy
The Philippine Department of National Defense recently announced the adoption of a new defense concept, …
Prabowo Pledges Closer Ties With Japan Following China Visit
Indonesia’s president-elect Prabowo Subianto said today that he wants to deepen security and economic cooperation …
Third Malaysian Mini-Mart Attacked Over ‘Allah Socks’ Scandal
A third branch of a popular Malaysian convenience store has been attacked with a Molotov …
End of an Era as the Phnom Penh Post Closes Its Doors
Thirty-two years after the first edition was launched, The Phnom Penh Post has closed its …