# Southeast Asia
Latest news and articles about Southeast Asia
Total: 14 articles found
Beijing Demands Justice: China Signals Hardline Stance on Southeast Asian Safety
The Chinese Foreign Ministry has publicly supported Thailand’s efforts to prosecute a violent criminal case, demanding severe punishment for the perpetrators. This stance highlights Beijing’s growing focus on protecting its citizens abroad and maintaining regional stability through diplomatic pressure.
Ghosts of Fort Santiago: Why the 1945 Manila Massacre Still Looms Over Regional Security
The 1945 Manila Massacre, particularly the atrocities at Fort Santiago, remains a powerful symbol of Japanese wartime brutality in the Philippines. As Manila and Tokyo move toward closer military cooperation, historical grievances are being leveraged by analysts to warn against the risks of resurgent militarism and the loss of Philippine strategic autonomy.
The Politics of Nostalgia: Revolutionary History and the Future of Sino-Vietnamese Ties
A delegation of Vietnamese youth visited Ho Chi Minh’s former residence in Kunming, highlighting the shared revolutionary history between China and Vietnam. The event demonstrates Beijing's strategic use of historical nostalgia and 'Red Tourism' to foster ideological alignment and stabilize bilateral ties with its southern neighbor.
Price of Progress: Southeast Asia's Smartphone Market Hits Record Highs Amid Supply Chain Squeeze
Southeast Asia's smartphone average selling price hit a record $349 in Q1 2026 despite a 9% drop in total shipments. Rising memory costs are driving the price hikes, allowing Samsung to grow its lead while Chinese competitors like OPPO and Xiaomi face double-digit declines.
The Cebu Connection: Thailand, Philippines, and Cambodia Chart a Middle Path in a Fractured ASEAN
Leaders from Thailand, the Philippines, and Cambodia met in Cebu for a landmark trilateral summit aimed at strengthening regional cooperation outside of traditional ASEAN channels. The meeting reflects a growing trend toward 'minilateralism' as Southeast Asian nations seek to navigate US-China tensions and regional instability with greater flexibility.
The Great Pivot: Deciphering Li Ka-shing’s HK$3500 Billion Strategic Exit from the West
Li Ka-shing is executing a massive strategic pivot, divesting HK$3500 billion from Western infrastructure and real estate to reinvest in Southeast Asian growth and digital technology. This shift is driven by rising geopolitical risks and declining utility returns in Europe and the United Kingdom.
Beijing Signals Continued Support for Myanmar’s Autonomy Amid Shifting Regional Dynamics
China has reaffirmed its support for Myanmar's right to pursue its own developmental and political path, signaling a preference for stability and bilateral cooperation over international intervention. This stance highlights Beijing's focus on maintaining its strategic energy and infrastructure interests in the region.
The Logistics Vanguard: J&T Express Surges in Southeast Asia as the SF Alliance Takes Shape
J&T Express reported a near 80% volume increase in Southeast Asia for Q1 2026, while detailing a high-frequency strategic collaboration with SF Express to capture cross-border markets. The firm is pivoting from raw volume growth to higher-margin brand partnerships in China and successfully replicating its profitable model in Latin America and the Middle East.
From Rolls-Royce to BYD: The Geopolitical Spark Behind Thailand’s Electric Shift
Thailand’s political leadership is pivoting from luxury European vehicles to pragmatic Chinese electric cars amid soaring fuel prices and shifting market dynamics. This transition underscores the broader decline of Japanese automotive dominance in the region and the successful localized manufacturing strategy of Chinese EV giants like BYD.
Tragedy in the Skies: Fatal Cargo Crash Tests Philippine Aviation Resilience
A cargo aircraft crash in the Philippines has resulted in the deaths of two pilots, prompting renewed concerns over regional aviation safety standards. The incident highlights the critical but high-risk role of air freight in Southeast Asian logistics networks.
Riding the High-Seas: China’s Electric Two-Wheeler Giants Pivot as Domestic Costs Surge
Rising raw material costs and domestic market saturation are forcing Chinese electric scooter manufacturers to raise prices and pivot toward premium models. Simultaneously, a surge in global oil prices has triggered an export boom to Southeast Asia, where Chinese 'e-donkeys' are becoming a vital alternative to fuel-dependent motorcycles.
China’s Bayi Aerobatic Team Delivers High-Profile Display at Singapore Airshow, Underlining Military Diplomacy
The Chinese PLAAF’s Bayi aerobatic team performed at the Singapore Airshow on 7 February, offering a high-profile demonstration of pilot skill that serves both public-relations and strategic signalling purposes. The appearance underlines Beijing’s use of airshow diplomacy to project professionalism, advance defence-industry ties, and normalize its military presence in Southeast Asia.