South East AsiaMyanmar inflation hits 25% on US-Iran fuel shock, says World Bank The World Bank also slashed its growth forecast for the financial year that started in April, citing 'a less favourable external environment'.byAFPJune 16, 2026
South East AsiaChina, Myanmar pursue deeper ties as leaders hold talks in BeijingbyReutersJune 16, 2026
South East AsiaMagnitude 6.6 quake strikes southern Philippines, no damage expectedbyReutersJune 15, 2026
South East AsiaChina arrests US scholar linked to Myanmar over spying suspicion Min Zin, executive director of the Institute for Strategy and Policy of Myanmar, was detained after he flew into Kunming in southwest China.byReutersJune 12, 2026
South East AsiaTaiwan says its sovereignty cannot be ‘violated’ after China ends coast guard patrolbyReuters
South East AsiaVietnam’s Vingroup forges ahead with ‘world’s largest stadium’ despite demand doubtsbyReuters
South East AsiaIndonesia swallows ‘bitter pill’ to stem market rout as policy tide turns The policy changes in the last 24 hours show authorities appear to be taking decisive action to tackle a growing crisis of investor confidence.byReutersJune 10, 2026
South East AsiaMilitary court jails Indonesian soldiers over acid attack on activistbyAFPJune 10, 2026
South East AsiaChina, Taiwan spar over legality of coast guard patrols east of islandbyReutersJune 10, 2026
South East AsiaThai jobs for Myanmar refugees could show way forward for Asian nations, says UNbyReuters
South East AsiaThailand to appoint conciliators for UN-backed mediation with CambodiabyReutersJune 5, 2026
South East AsiaBrunei’s ‘Instagrammer’ prince named foreign minister in cabinet reshufflebyAFPJune 5, 2026
South East AsiaCAAP confirms Philippines AirAsia has cleared outstanding paymentsbyFMT ReportersJune 4, 2026
South East AsiaIndonesia passes bill allowing parliament to evaluate central bank performancebyAFPJune 4, 2026
South East AsiaIndonesian rupiah falls to record low against US dollar Rupiah breaches the 18,000 psychological level against the greenback despite Bank Indonesia's efforts to provide support.byAFPJune 4, 2026
South East AsiaFormer Thai prime minister Thaksin to be freed after royal pardonbyReutersJune 3, 2026