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Afghan Taliban will move slowly on US engagement
Washington recently lifted bounties on key Taliban figures
South-east Asian scam centres will continue to thrive
Regional states face a tough challenge to curb transnational scamming operations within their borders
Indonesia faces rising contention over military’s role
Legislation passed last week expands the scope for military personnel to hold posts in civilian institutions
Vietnam efficiency drive brings risk and opportunity
The country is streamlining its government apparatus and rearranging its provincial structure
VietnamPakistani Taliban face a growing crisis
The Pakistani Taliban Movement is embroiled in tensions involving a key faction and a splinter group
PakistanBudget will help Sri Lankan government
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s government recently presented its maiden budget
Sri LankaChina will store fiscal firepower against tariffs
Premier Li Qiang presented his government work report at the annual Two Sessions meeting
ChinaIndia will count on reforms to help spur growth
The country is set for a GDP growth slowdown in the fiscal year ending March 2025
IndiaCambodia-Laos-Vietnam ties face tough challenges
The three countries are trying to bolster trilateral cooperation
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