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Chinese developer suspected by US of building army bases in Cambodia
Cambodia's Ream Naval Base near Sihanoukville is allegedly being used by China
The US Treasury Department imposed sanctions...
Thailand approves long-stay visa in bid to revive tourism industry
An empty restaurant and bar street in Phuket during Thailand's coronavirus lockdown
In its aim to revive the...
Chinese state firm to build subway for Metro Manila’s business district
The subway will circumvent Makati city
A Chinese construction company has been awarded a $1.2-billion contract to build...
Hungary launches new investment programme in Laos
The foreign ministers of Laos, Saleumxay Kommasith (left), and Hungary, Peter Szijjarto, agreed on a new development investment programme
Thailand looks for cheaper solution for proposed maritime shortcut in the south
A canal across the Kra Isthmus would cut the voyage between East Asia and the Indian Ocean short by around 1,100...
Myanmar readies for general elections in early November
The campaign for Myanmar’s 2020 general election started formally on September 8, with state counsellor Aung San...
Chinese take over Laos’ national power grid
Laos is referred to as the "battery of Southeast Asia" due to its many hydropower plants exporting electricity
Pattaya’s tourism industry on the brink of ‘total collapse,’ say business owners
Empty bars in Pattaya's formerly notorious Walking Street
Thailand’s resort town of Pattaya, not exactly known for its...
Myanmar locks down capital as leader warns of disaster for the country amid new virus outbreak
The government complex in Myanmar's capital Naypyitaw © Arno Maierbrugger
Myanmar has shut down its capital Naypyitaw and...
Laos at risk of sovereign debt default
The China-Laos railway project, originally meant to bring economic growth, is pushing Laos deeper into debt
The small...
Cambodia plans China-style Internet firewall
In what comes as bad news for Cambodians and the substantial number of foreign digital nomads in...
Thailand’s economy in dire straits as tourists stay away
Thailand’s tourism industry and with it the country’s entire economy have come under significant distress and will...
Malaysia extends movement curbs and foreign tourist ban until year-end
Ghost town: Kuala Lumpur's business district remains deserted
Malaysia has extended movement curbs and a ban on foreign...
Malaysia angrily rejects Philippine claim over Sabah
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin on August 29 reacted to repeated claims of Philippine politicians and officials...
Thailand throws a lifeline for troubled budget airlines
Seven Thailand-based low cost airlines, which are struggling with the effects of the prolonged coronavirus crisis on...
Malaysia keeps borders shut for foreign tourists well into 2021
Much like Thailand, Malaysia’s borders will remain closed for international tourists well into 2021 as fears are...
Singapore’s economy ‘needs urgent overhaul’ – President
Singapore’s President Halimah Yacob in a speech to parliament on August 24 said that there was “great...
Thailand seeks export markets for medical cannabis
Thailand is seeking ways to enter the global trade for medical cannabis after its production and use...
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China-Brunei joint venture invests $13.6 billion in oil refinery
Hengyi Industries' existing petrochemical complex at Pulau Muara Besar, Brunei
Despite adverse macro-economic conditions, a petrochemical joint venture...
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Chinese developer suspected by US of building army bases in Cambodia
Cambodia's Ream Naval Base near Sihanoukville is allegedly being used by China
The US Treasury Department imposed sanctions...