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2023-02-14
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Indonesia, China agree to US$1.2 billion cost overrun for Southeast Asia’s first high-speed rail project
2023-02-14
The consortium behind the project said the cost of it has since ballooned to 113 trillion rupiah.Continue Reading
German president’s Southeast Asian visit signals political, economic promise
2023-02-14
The visit of German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier could be a platform to reassess political, economic and cultural ties between ASEAN and Germany.
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China seen as most influential power in Southeast Asia: ASEAN Studies Centre
2023-02-13
But survey respondents from the 10 ASEAN states also expressed concern about the country’s expanding influence.Continue Reading
Singapore’s DBS says exposure to Adani group is ‘tightly managed’
2023-02-13
SINGAPORE: DBS Group has a tightly managed exposure to India’s Adani group of companies, the chief executive of Southeast Asia’s largest bank said on Monday (Feb 13). DBS was among a group of banks which provided finance to Adani’s US$10.5 billion acquisition of Holcim’s cement business in India last year.Continue Reading
What lies at stake as German President visits Southeast Asia
2023-02-13
The upcoming visit of German Federal President Frank Walter Steinmeier to Cambodia and Malaysia comes at a critical turning point for Europe – ASEAN relations and an opportunity for increased engagement as Germany considers relaxing its reliance on Chinese markets
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Risky adoptions and palm oil tensions
2023-02-11
Cambodia is close to resuming controversial intercountry adoption with Italy, Vietnam manufacturing layoffs reach the U.S., Indonesian small palm oil businesses strive for economic survival, communities fight for their urban housing rights in the Philippines.
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Chinese balloons and US alchemic leadership
2023-02-10
“The political fracas is already under way in Washington. Republicans claim the Biden administration showed weakness in allowing the balloon to enter US airspace. Officials counter that the previous administration, under president Donald Trump, didn’t react to several similar missions over US states and territories. Yet those previous incursions didn’t go on for so long, or reach so far […]Continue Reading
Anwar wants Thailand to do more on Myanmar
2023-02-10
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has asked Thailand to play a more active role in resolving the conflict in Myanmar, making comments that signal Southeast Asia is divided on how to handle the junta that seized power two years ago.Continue Reading
Urban poor’s housing rights hit by Philippines’ redevelopment
2023-02-10
As the bustling city of San Roque faces a major development overhaul, its urban poor communities are pushing back and fighting for their housing rights
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