Southeast Asia accounts for sizeable chunks of global investment and manufacturing capacity; it straddles vital lines of trade and communication. Whether it is mobile phone parts or clothing and accessories, Southeast Asia is a vital …
Articles by: "Michael Vatikiotis"
A year ago, there were real fears that contested claims over tiny specks of coral in the South China Sea could spark a war in Southeast Asia involving China, the 10 ASEAN member states and …
The death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who would have been 89 in December, leaves Thailand bereft of a leader who steered the nation by demonstrating great care and attention to its people. For most of …
Almost a week after a powerful explosive device packed with ball bearings ripped through a throng of tourists and commuters at Bangkok’s famous Erawan Shrine killing twenty people, there’s still no clear idea of who …