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When Espionage Allegations Fuel Sinophobia

The Philippines has seen a rise in the number of espionage allegations against entities and individuals linked to China. Given the gravity of the issue, the authorities need to clarify and disprove such claims to prevent a downward spiral.

Mainland Chinese Food and Beverage Companies’ Entry Into Regional Markets: A Different Taste

Newcomer food and beverage brands from China are surging in some Southeast Asian markets like Indonesia. What is their attraction?

Pheu Thai Party’s Identity Crisis: A Brand in Peril?

To ensure its survival, the party allied with the conservative establishment and compromised on benchmark policies. But if voters fail to recognise its dedication to reform or economic benefits, it risks perishing before the 2027 elections.

Plantation Workers Can Barely Live on Malaysia’s Minimum Wage

Malaysia’s recently raised minimum wage is insufficient for plantation workers, who deserve a living wage to sustain their livelihoods and contributions to this key economic sector.

Will Contradictions within the Indonesian Labour Movement Sharpen?

From two different May Day events in Jakarta, divergent approaches in negotiating workers’ aims and rights in Indonesia can be discerned.

From Cell to Suite: Genuine Illness or Special Favour?

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra faces probes to determine whether his six-month stay in hospital in lieu of prison was justified on medical and legal grounds.

ASEAN’s Trade in Services with the US and China: A Hidden Casualty of Trump’s 2.0 Tariffs

In services trade, ASEAN has maintained a deficit with the US and a surplus with China. The Trump tariff fixation with goods has omitted services, to the detriment of all sides.

PKR Party Elections Will Shape Malaysia’s Political Future

The upcoming Parti Keadilan Rakyat elections will influence Malaysia’s political future.

Vietnam’s Response to Controversial Mekong Projects in China, Laos, and Cambodia

Vietnam is anxious about the geostrategic implications of upstream Mekong projects in China, Laos, and Cambodia. It faces the dilemma of protecting its vital interests in the Mekong while maintaining stable and cooperative relations with its three neighbours.