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Ships of the Royal Malaysian Navy on patrol in 2015. Half of the country’s 49 ships are operating beyond their serviceable lifespan. Photo: AFP

Malaysia eyes strengthened South China Sea defence with new naval base in Borneo

Set to be operational by 2030, the facility at Bintulu is positioned less than 150km from the disputed Luconia Shoals, also claimed by China.

Set to be operational by 2030, the facility at Bintulu is positioned less than 150km from the disputed Luconia Shoals, also claimed by China

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Opinion | Hollywood needs to know there is more to Vietnam than war stories

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Vietnam quarterly growth hits 2-year high on exports, investment

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Letters | A strong Vietnam-US partnership cannot neglect human rights

Reader discuss the need for democratisation in Vietnam, and China’s support of Africa.

US President Joe Biden (left) meets Vietnamese President To Lam on the sidelines of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 25. Photo: AFP

Malaysia arrests, deports maid for criticising Cambodia leaders on social media

Nuon Toeun, 36, who had worked in Malaysia for several years, was arrested on a request from the Cambodian government.

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Is China downplaying ‘restrained’ clash with fishermen near Paracel Islands?

Vietnam says Chinese personnel boarded a local fishing boat on Sunday and beat the crew with iron bars, seriously injuring four of them.

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Malaysia solar firms set to face lower demand over US tariff hike: analyst

Malaysian solar equipment shipped to the US will include a 9.13 per cent duty while two Malaysia-based foreign firms also face higher duties.

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A solar farm in Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia. Photo: Shutterstock

Will Malaysian renewal of durian trademark cause a stink in China or help sales?

The price of a single Musang King durian from Malaysia can surpass US$80 in China, and new protections could make them even more costly.

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Enjoy Sapa, hill tribe town in Vietnam, before airport brings mass tourism

From rice terraces to a ‘love market’, Sapa in Vietnam offers visitors natural beauty and cultural immersion. Soon there’ll be more of them.

Explainer | Who is winning the fight for the South China Sea’s resources?

Claimants are competing for fish, oil and gas amid unresolved maritime boundaries and differing interpretations of law.

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A diplomatic note regarding Luconia Shoals in the South China Sea has drawn attention to nations’ resource rights in the disputed waterway. Photo: Handout

Why China’s belt and road push could give it an edge in Southeast Asia

Infrastructure projects such as high-speed rail could help Beijing keep US from coaxing region into its orbit, analysts say.

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

3 from Vietnam jailed for running illegal Hong Kong diner selling dog, cat meat

Trio are illegal immigrants who had operated restaurant from tenement flat in Mong Kok.

How rising China-US rivalry is making ‘divergence’ within Asean more pronounced

The 10-member regional bloc’s ‘passive neutrality’ stance could fracture if member countries are forced to choose sides, analysts say.

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Tourists in Chiang Mai warned of flood risks amid Thailand’s climate crisis

The country is still dealing with flash floods since Super Typhoon Yagi, which has killed hundreds of people across Southeast Asia.

A street in the Chang Khlan area, Chiang Mai, which was flooded due to the Ping River overflowing into urban areas. Photo: dpa

To Lam tells Biden Vietnam a ‘friend’ as Hanoi seeks to balance US-China ties

The two leaders met in New York, where Lam hailed Biden’s ‘historic contribution’ to elevating bilateral relations.

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US President Joe Biden with his Vietnamese counterpart To Lam in New York on September 25. Photo: AFP

‘Almost Brexit-like’: Cambodia’s exit from development pact may sour relations

Experts say Prime Minister Hun Manet bowing to opposition pressure casts doubt on his government’s commitment to regional cooperation.

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Vietnam man steals dead uncle’s bones, attempts to extort US$203,000 from family

Man uses a shovel to dig a 20cm hole in uncle’s grave before removing some of his remains, concealing them in a pile of rubbish.

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My Take | Huawei shows China’s supply chain resilience amid tech sanctions, decoupling

Huawei’s 5G smartphone revival could well be the tip of the iceberg for the mainland’s supply chain transformation under US sanctions.

Huawei Technologies has made much progress in its tech self-sufficiency efforts in spite of US restrictions. Photo: Shutterstock

For China, a Cambodian canal project shows how belt and road can go only so far

With the power to reshape trade routes and affect geopolitical ties, the first-of-its-kind Funan Techo canal has become a litmus test for China’s project partnerships overseas.

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Courier J&T chases shoppers pining for made-in-China goods

After expanding from Southeast Asia to China, the logistics firm has set its sights on the Middle East and South America.

Editorial | China’s storm response a sign of progress in relations with Vietnam

China’s efforts to help Vietnam recover from Yagi are a proactive move that hopefully will continue. Both sides should seize the opportunity.

The flooded Red River in Hanoi is seen on September 10. Photo: AFP

Cambodia protests kill regional development agreement with Laos, Vietnam

The CLV-DTA, formalised in 2004, intended to facilitate cooperation on trade and migration in northeastern Cambodia.

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet. Photo: AP

Leading climate activist released from Vietnam jail

The release of Hong and other activists comes right before a trip by Vietnam’s top leader to the US.

Malaysian king vows to work with China to keep peace in South China Sea

Monarch on Beijing trip says country ‘would like to join hands with China to contribute constructively’ to stability in resource-rich waters.

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Will To Lam meet Biden and underscore Vietnam’s great power balancing?

It would be a ‘missed opportunity’ if a meeting between the Vietnamese president and Joe Biden does not take place, analysts say.

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Vietnam’s President To Lam at a meeting with Indonesia’s president-elect Prabowo Subianto in Hanoi on September 13. Photo: AFP

Vietnam tycoon Truong My Lan faces new charges

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Vietnam death row tycoon faces money laundering trial

She and her 33 co-defendants face new charges of money laundering, illegal cross-border trafficking of cash and fraud.

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As Vietnam seeks to elevate ties with Indonesia, is Singapore next on the list?

Building comprehensive strategic partnerships allows Vietnam more room to manoeuvre, balance ties with major powers, observers note.

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Latest news, in-depth features and opinion on Vietnam, covering politics, economy, society and the country's relationships with the United States, Australia, China and neighbouring Southeast Asian countries.
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Head of State
President To Lam
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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh
last updated:
27 September, 2024
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