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Southeast Asia’s Muslim market comes of age—and authenticity is in
From banking to fashion, local businesses are targeting a growing middle-class consumer base keen to buy 'halal'.
To Counter China in Southeast Asia, Take Indonesia Seriously
Putin and Xi are wooing the world’s fourth-largest nation with military and economic promises.
China’s leader Xi Jinping holds talks in Cambodia to wrap up his 3-nation Southeast Asia tour
Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrive in Cambodia for a two-day state visit that serves as an opportunity to further ...
Japan sends more naval ships to China-linked base despite US concerns
Japan has sent two naval ships to a Cambodian naval base which was recently upgraded using Chinese funds, heightening US ...
Chinese president engages in charm offensive in Southeast Asia as U.S. tariffs rattle region
The timing couldn’t be better for Chinese President Xi Jinping as he wraps up a tour of three countries in Southeast Asia ...
The ‘stabiliser’? Why Japan is Southeast Asia’s most trusted partner
Amid global uncertainty, Japan’s ‘diplomatic consistency’ and pacifist stance solidified its position as the most trusted major power in the region.
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Japan's Historic Port Call at China-Controlled Cambodia Naval Base Raises Alarms in Washington
Japan's port call at Cambodia's Ream Naval Base raises alarms in Washington over China's influence in Southeast Asia.- Watch ...
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Japan and Europe Should Forge Ahead With Their Own Alliance, Without the US
Amid growing doubts about the reliability of the United States, Japan is rapidly repositioning itself as Europe’s most ...
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China Power: C-drama fever sweeps Southeast Asia, with shows dominating screens and hearts
In the last of an eight-part series on China's regional influence, CNA explores how the cultural pull of Chinese ...
China’s threat to Asia on US tariff deals
Southeast Asia has become a key supplier to the US solar industry, pricing local manufacturers out of their own market with goods made in Chinese-owned factories across Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia and ...