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Philippines Ferry Disaster Claims 52 Lives as Maritime Accidents Triple
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Philippines Ferry Disaster Claims 52 Lives as Maritime Accidents Triple

Ferry sinking in southern Philippines kills 52 as serious maritime accidents triple in 4 years. Government launches national safety audit amid growing concerns over aging fleet and regulatory gaps

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SP
Seoyeon Park
Grab's $425M Stash Acquisition: Super-App's Bold Fintech Gambit
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Grab's $425M Stash Acquisition: Super-App's Bold Fintech Gambit

Southeast Asian super-app Grab acquires US investment platform Stash for $425M, signaling major fintech expansion beyond ride-hailing and food delivery

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SP
Seoyeon Park
Why Southeast Asian Youth Are Becoming Russian Mercenaries
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Why Southeast Asian Youth Are Becoming Russian Mercenaries

Filipino and Indonesian young men are increasingly joining Russian forces in Ukraine, blurring the line between voluntary enlistment and human trafficking.

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HK
Haneul Kim
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Thailand's Conservative Victory: The Hidden Formula Behind Anutin's Win
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Thailand's Conservative Victory: The Hidden Formula Behind Anutin's Win

Thailand's ruling Bhumjaithai Party secured an unexpected landslide victory in Sunday's election, marking a significant shift in Southeast Asian politics and offering insights into modern electoral dynamics.

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SP
Seoyeon Park
Philippines' 'Pro-China' Political Weapon: How Maritime Disputes Shape Domestic Politics
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Philippines' 'Pro-China' Political Weapon: How Maritime Disputes Shape Domestic Politics

Philippine lawmakers brand colleagues as 'pro-China' over South China Sea stance, revealing how geopolitical tensions become potent domestic political weapons ahead of 2028 elections

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HK
Haneul Kim
The Fall of Cambodia's Scam Empire: Inside Transnational Crime Networks
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The Fall of Cambodia's Scam Empire: Inside Transnational Crime Networks

The arrest of Chinese crime boss Chen Zhi and seizure of $15 billion in Bitcoin exposes the reality of Southeast Asian fraud farms and their global reach

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HK
Haneul Kim
Thailand's Election Tests Democracy in Southeast Asia
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Thailand's Election Tests Democracy in Southeast Asia

Thailand's general election pits conservative and progressive camps in a vote that could reshape Southeast Asian politics and regional stability.

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Seoyeon Park
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Thailand's Knife-Edge Election: Progressive Party Leads in Cliffhanger Vote
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Thailand's Knife-Edge Election: Progressive Party Leads in Cliffhanger Vote

Thailand's general election shows a tight race between progressive People's Party and conservative Bhumjaithai, with major implications for Southeast Asian political stability and foreign investment.

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SP
Seoyeon Park
Thailand's Election Day: Conservative vs Progressive Future
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Thailand's Election Day: Conservative vs Progressive Future

Thai voters decide between PM Anutin's conservative government and progressive opposition in crucial election that could reshape Southeast Asian politics

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SP
Seoyeon Park
Myanmar Military Completes Power Consolidation Through Sham Elections
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Myanmar Military Completes Power Consolidation Through Sham Elections

Myanmar's military-backed party wins 739 of 1,025 seats in widely condemned elections. Despite UN criticism of 'theatrical performance,' junta creates new power structure to tighten control.

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HK
Haneul Kim
Southeast Asia's Trade Surplus Surge Despite Trump Tariffs
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Southeast Asia's Trade Surplus Surge Despite Trump Tariffs

Vietnam and Thailand posted higher US trade surpluses in 2025 despite new tariffs. Why Trump's trade policy is producing unintended consequences.

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Seoyeon Park
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Indonesia Lifts Grok Ban After Deepfake Crisis
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Indonesia Lifts Grok Ban After Deepfake Crisis

Indonesia follows Malaysia and Philippines in conditionally lifting ban on xAI's Grok chatbot after massive deepfake abuse. What does this mean for AI regulation?

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Doyun Han
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