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Longer-term consequences of US strike on Venezuela concerning for small states: SM Lee

Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong said that Singapore has always stated its position unequivocally and voted accordingly at the United Nations.
Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong said that Singapore has always stated its position unequivocally and voted accordingly at the United Nations.

Many South-east Asians support climate action, but hesitant about policies that can raise costs

The sentiment to delay the phase-out of coal spanned all 10 countries, even those with low dependence on coal like Singapore and Myanmar.
The sentiment to delay the phase-out of coal spanned all 10 countries, even those with low dependence on coal like Singapore and Myanmar.

No shame in the art of the fawn – Asia’s way with Trump and China

US President Donald Trump walks with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung during a high honor presentation ceremony, where Trump was presented with a replica of a crown worn by the kings of Silla, at the Gyeongju National Museum in Gyeongju on October 29, 2025. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP)
US President Donald Trump walks with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung during a high honor presentation ceremony, where Trump was presented with a replica of a crown worn by the kings of Silla, at the Gyeongju National Museum in Gyeongju on October 29, 2025. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP)

US reclaims spot as South-east Asia’s preferred superpower amid concerns of China’s sway: Survey

The ASEAN flag is placed alongside the flags of its member countries ahead of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Retreat in Langkawi, Malaysia January 17, 2025. REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain
The ASEAN flag is placed alongside the flags of its member countries ahead of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Retreat in Langkawi, Malaysia January 17, 2025. REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain

Climate action: S-E Asians are willing to do their bit, now govts must do theirs

A majority of South-east Asians had made at least one lifestyle change, like cutting down on single-use plastics, in the past year for the sake of the climate.
A majority of South-east Asians had made at least one lifestyle change, like cutting down on single-use plastics, in the past year for the sake of the climate.

As climate threat grows, S-E Asians focus on inflation, food security: ISEAS survey

epa11603203 A man carries an elderly man on a tyre tube during the flood in Taungoo, Bago division, Myanmar, 14 September 2024. Heavy rains triggered by Typhoon Yagi have caused severe flooding in parts of Myanmar, leaving thousands stranded in their homes, with further heavy rainfall and thunderstorms expected, according to the state weather office. A statement from the Military announced 59,413 households were affected in 34 townships and set up 187 relief camps for the 236,649 people. There were 33 casualties due to the flood in the country including the Naypyitaw.  EPA-EFE/NYEIN CHAN NAING
epa11603203 A man carries an elderly man on a tyre tube during the flood in Taungoo, Bago division, Myanmar, 14 September 2024. Heavy rains triggered by Typhoon Yagi have caused severe flooding in parts of Myanmar, leaving thousands stranded in their homes, with further heavy rainfall and thunderstorms expected, according to the state weather office. A statement from the Military announced 59,413 households were affected in 34 townships and set up 187 relief camps for the 236,649 people. There were 33 casualties due to the flood in the country including the Naypyitaw.  EPA-EFE/NYEIN CHAN NAING

In Malaysia, not all shots called by Kuala Lumpur any more

In a 2023 interview with The Straits Times just before he ascended the throne, Sultan Ibrahim said he wanted more say in judicial appointments.
In a 2023 interview with The Straits Times just before he ascended the throne, Sultan Ibrahim said he wanted more say in judicial appointments.

South-east Asia’s turn towards China may not last, say US analysts

Chinese Coast Guard vessels fire water cannons towards a Philippine resupply vessel Unaizah May 4 on its way to a resupply mission at Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea.
Chinese Coast Guard vessels fire water cannons towards a Philippine resupply vessel Unaizah May 4 on its way to a resupply mission at Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea.

Israel-Hamas conflict top geopolitical concern in S-E Asia: ISEAS survey

Palestinians inspect the damage in the area around Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital after the Israeli military withdrew on April 1, 2024, amid the ongoing battles Israel and the Hamas militant group. (Photo by AFP)
Palestinians inspect the damage in the area around Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital after the Israeli military withdrew on April 1, 2024, amid the ongoing battles Israel and the Hamas militant group. (Photo by AFP)

When push comes to shove, China edges out US as S-E Asia’s preferred superpower: ISEAS survey

Among the 1,994 respondents polled across the 10 Association of South-east Asian Nations (Asean) countries, 50.5 per cent indicated China as their preferred choice, while 49.5 per cent selected the US, when asked a hypothetical question on whom the region should choose if it was forced to align itself with either.
Among the 1,994 respondents polled across the 10 Association of South-east Asian Nations (Asean) countries, 50.5 per cent indicated China as their preferred choice, while 49.5 per cent selected the US, when asked a hypothetical question on whom the region should choose if it was forced to align itself with either.

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