South-east Asia
Prospects for South-east Asia to end-2020
The region’s countries are aiming to expedite recovery from the economic fallout of the COVID-19 crisis
South-east AsiaPandemic fallout hits South-east Asian defence budgets
The economic crisis borne of attempts to deal with COVID-19 is affecting plans for military modernisation
South-east AsiaSouth-east Asia will remain reliant on foreign labour
As COVID-19 spreads among foreign workers, the region’s governments are facing pressure to curb inward labour migration
South-east AsiaCOVID-19 heightens US-China rivalry in South-east Asia
The fallout from the coronavirus pandemic has worsened US-China relations and increased tensions in the South China Sea
South-east AsiaPandemic disrupts China maritime talks, but not action
The COVID-19 pandemic is delaying talks regarding a Code of Conduct in the South China Sea
ChinaOutlook for South China Sea talks is worsening
Several South-east Asian countries have expressed concerns over recent actions by Beijing in the disputed waters
ChinaPandemic expands role of South-east Asian philanthropy
Private philanthropy is rising as governments struggle to manage the economic costs of the pandemic
South-east AsiaFacebook sets eyes on South-east Asia for growth
Facebook is stepping up plans to enter the mobile payments market
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