Politics
South China Sea
Canada and Philippines sign a defense pact to deter China's aggression
Two countries to expand combat drills under new agreement
Defense
Malaysia defense chief pushes for 'ASEAN first' amid US-China rivalry
Bloc chair calls on Japan to take role in bridging nations at regional ministers summit
Defense
Indonesian defense minister rows back on plan to buy Chinese fighter jets
Sjamsoeddin tells Nikkei the government is still 'window shopping'
Defense
US stresses Indo-Pacific balance of power to China in defense meeting
Beijing warns Washington to be 'cautious in words and actions,' especially toward Taiwan
Myanmar Crisis
Thailand grants Myanmar refugees long-awaited labor opportunities
Cambodian worker exodus and aid cuts prompt policy U-turn
Policy Asia
Dream or mirage? East Timor starts life in ASEAN as trade clouds gather
Infrastructure, law, jobs concerns remain; diversification urged as oil fund drains
International relations
UK and Vietnam upgrade strategic partnership, champion free trade
14th country at Hanoi's highest diplomatic level, London also seeks to tackle illegal migrants issue
Trump tariffs
Trump's Malaysia, Cambodia deals link tariff cuts to political loyalty
US pushes Southeast Asian partners to follow Entity List, shipbuilding measures
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar to hold second phase of election in January
Western countries and UN have dismissed vote as a sham
International relations
Trump deals and East Timor debut: 5 takeaways from ASEAN Summit
Washington seeks 'battle of optics' edge as China stresses economic weight
Myanmar Crisis
Pro-military party in Myanmar rallies ahead of December polls
Two months before polls, experts question legitimacy of election
International relations
China deepens ties with ASEAN ahead of Xi-Trump talks
Beijing signs enhanced trade deal with bloc at Kuala Lumpur summit
Defense
Indonesian order of Chinese fighter jets raises strategy issues
Analysts question logic of deal and how fighters would be used with other assets
International relations
Trump departs Malaysia for Japan, set to meet Takaichi
US president continues Asia tour after overnight stay in Kuala Lumpur
Cybersecurity
UN cybercrime treaty signed in Hanoi despite security, privacy concerns
Countries meeting in Vietnam vow mutual help to collect data, extradite suspects
Trade
ASEAN Summit talks spotlight economic integration amid trade worries
Bloc upgrades intraregional rules while 15-country RCEP looks to add new members
Trade war
US and China have 'framework' for Trump-Xi talks, Bessent says
Treasury secretary sees one-year delay in rare earth export controls
International relations
Malaysia's Anwar says 'real progress' made in ASEAN-India trade deal review
With Modi attending summit virtually, experts see year-end deadline as likely to be missed
International relations
Trump to ASEAN leaders: US to remain strong partner for 'many generations'
US president also agrees to rare earth deal with Malaysia amid China export curbs
Thailand-Cambodia conflict
Thailand and Cambodia sign Trump-brokered peace deal in Malaysia
US president witnesses 'momentous' event as he arrives for ASEAN summit
International relations
East Timor makes 'historic' entry into ASEAN as bloc faces test of unity
Three-day summit kicks off in Malaysia amid rising internal and external challenges
Politics
Thai prime minister to leave ASEAN summit early after royal death
Anutin expected to attend Cambodia joint declaration ceremony in Malaysia
Crime
UN cybercrime treaty to be signed in Hanoi to tackle global offences
Pact seeks to unify global efforts but sparks criticism by activists, tech leaders
Trade war
US and China start high-stakes trade talks in Malaysia
Rush to defuse rare-earth, other tensions comes days before likely Trump-Xi meeting
Opinion
Marcos' last chance to foil a Duterte comeback in the Philippines
New ombudsman could expose the president's main opponents
Sports
IOC rebuke sparks backlash in Indonesia, gives Prabowo tailwind
Palestine supporters defend refusal to admit Israeli athletes, call for Sukarno-era games
Thailand-Cambodia conflict
Thailand's selective diplomacy faces Trump reality check
US leader has been using carrot-and-stick approach to get Thai-Cambodia peace deal
Photos
Thailand-Cambodia conflict: Migrant workers face uncertain futures
Whether Cambodians in Thailand stay or leave, all roads are challenging
Turbulent Thailand
Thai minister's resignation over scam claims adds to pressure on Anutin
People's Party demands action from prime minister to tackle organized crime