South-east Asia

The risks posed by the coronavirus have prompted China, Singapore, Thailand and the Philippines to ease monetary policy

The region’s countries are making increasing use of financial technology or ‘fintech’

The region’s governments are under scrutiny over how they respond to the spread of coronavirus

Piracy in the region is less evident than five years ago, but recent incidents underscore that it remains a concern

The challenges facing the region involve domestic politics, bilateral ties and multilateral dynamics

South-east Asia is struggling to manage high levels of waste, much of it imported from Western countries

Maritime tensions between South-east Asian states and China, and China and the United States, increased late last year

The US Coast Guard is playing an increasing role in the South China Sea