Southeast Asia

ADB Launches $40m Scheme to Promote Lending in Cambodia

The program is intended to enhance the infrastructure of existing financial sectors to create new products and services that will bring in more people to the formal financial system.

Oil Becoming Code for Sovereignty in Contested South China Sea

No one has hit a huge vein, and U.S. government estimates small reserves compare to the Middle East

On Myanmar-China Border, 'Rebel Radio' Extends Reach of Kachin

Armed with the news and a playlist of Kachin music, Laiza FM reaches out to 700,000

If Trump Kills TPP, China Gains, Experts Say

Some economists and trade experts if the US pulls out of Trans-Pacific Partnership, it will be big loss for Washington and major win for Beijing

Trump's Decision to Abandon TPP Could Benefit China

Analyst says Trump’s move could potentially harm US relations, especially among key allies, Japan and Australia as well as Vietnam

Obama to Trump: US Leadership ‘Indispensable’

US president offers words of advice to successor, speaking following APEC summit in Lima

More Alarms Over Next Hydropower Dam in Laos

As SE Asia's Electricity Demands Rise, Threats to Food Security

Philippine President Duterte Joins Cambodia in Asean’s Growing Pro-China Bloc

Manila’s realignment would have negative consequences for US influence in the Asean region diplomatically and economically, analysts said.

Cambodian, Thai Monarchies ‘Need to Strengthen Institution to Retain Unifying Role’

Following the death of towering royal figures in Thailand and Cambodia, an analyst say the monarchy has to walk a fine balance to remain politically relevant.

Opinion: Son of God in Manila

In this essay, Chhang argues that Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte should learn from the example of Cambodia and how foreign policy success cannot be achieved through the use of unequivocal language and decisions, but rather necessitates a more nuanced approach.

Groups Meet to Discuss New Environmental Assessment Guidelines