The Growing Pains of Asia’s Newest Country
East Timor has become a stable democracy after securing independence in 2002. But its finances are precarious, and nearly ...
Why China’s loss could be South Korea’s gain as Southeast Asia seeks new weapons suppliers
South China Sea disputes, affordability and political trust help Seoul gain foothold in Southeast Asian arms market, analysts ...
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Trump’s assault on USAID leaves China soft power opening in Southeast Asia
In a little over three weeks since US President Donald Trump’s inauguration, Washington has frozen nearly all foreign aid and ...
U.S aid freeze risks handing influence to China in Beijing's backyard
After U.S. President Donald Trump's administration froze donations in January to Cambodia's largest demining organization, ...
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US aid freeze risks handing influence in Southeast Asia to China
AFTER United States President Donald Trump's administration froze donations in January to Cambodia's largest demining organization, which works to clear the countryside of deadly remnants of ...
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U.S aid freeze risks handing influence to China in Beijing's backyard
which works to clear the countryside of deadly remnants of Washington's past wars in Southeast Asia, the group announced new funding - from China. Beijing has doubled its contributions over the ...
Rescued from virtual slavery in online scam centers, 260 foreigners repatriated
Thailand's army says some 260 people believed to have been trafficked and trapped into working in online scam centers are to ...