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Higher airfares and fewer visitors: How the Iran conflict is hitting Southeast Asia tourism
Tourism across Southeast Asia was finally recovering from the pandemic. Now, soaring fuel prices, flight disruptions, and growing economic uncertainty linked to the Iran conflict are threatening to slow demand just as the region enters its crucial summer travel season. Cheap flights, backpacker hostels and beautiful beaches have helped make Southeast Asia one of the world’s most resilient travel regions.
Increase defence spending to counter China? Why US’ call is ‘difficult to sell’ in Southeast Asia
analysis Asia Increase defence spending to counter China? Why US’ call is ‘difficult to sell’ in Southeast Asia Washington’s call for Asian allies to spend 3.5 per cent of GDP on defence is untenable given competing needs in infrastructure, healthcare and education, analysts say. KUALA LUMPUR: It is "completely unrealistic" for Southeast Asian countries to heed the United States' call of boosting defence spending to counter China's growing power, analysts say, as the region prioritises...
Cellular Complexity and Systemic Immune Profiles across Ancestral Diversity in Thailand and Mainland Southeast Asia
Mainland Southeast Asia (MSEA) remains under-represented in global immunogenomic references despite its extensive genetic heterogeneity. We present the first single-cell immune atlas of an MSEA population, utilizing Thai individuals from the Asian Immune Diversity Atlas (AIDA) as a representative cohort. We demonstrate that the Thai population is highly genetically diverse, reflecting its history as a geographic nexus for Asian admixture.
Iran’s proxies moving towards ‘violent gig economy’, but no imminent threat to Southeast Asia: Expert
Iran’s proxies moving towards ‘violent gig economy’, but no imminent threat to Southeast Asia: Expert While there are no reports of Iran-linked “violent gig economy” activities in Southeast Asia, “well-to-do” societies may be more vulnerable to threats, says a counterterrorism expert at a dialogue in Singapore. Iran’s proxy groups may be moving towards what can be described as a “violent gig economy”, with a shift from traditional militant cells to global external operations that are more...
EV maker VinFast's quarterly revenue rises on strong Southeast Asia demand
EV maker VinFast's quarterly revenue rises on strong Southeast Asia demand June 8 : Vietnam's VinFast reported a nearly 42 per cent rise in first-quarter revenue on Monday, bolstered by strong demand for its electric vehicles from key markets in Southeast Asia. The company's quarterly revenue came in at 23.11 trillion dong ($877.24 million), compared with revenue of 16.31 trillion dong a year earlier. With EV sales sluggish in countries such as the United States, VinFast has shifted focus to...
Trump’s forced-labour tariffs put Southeast Asia in the firing line
Advertisement Trump’s forced-labour tariffs put Southeast Asia in the firing line Washington’s proposed tariffs of 10 per cent to 12.5 per cent could push regional countries to accelerate economic integration 4-MIN READ4-MIN Listen Southeast Asia’s extensive supply chains could be disrupted if it faces planned US tariffs over Washington’s accusations of forced labour in 60 economies, as analysts say the proposal is just a way for President Donald Trump to resurrect his trade levy agenda....
Eni and Petronas launch gas joint venture in Southeast Asia
Eni and Petronas launch gas joint venture in Southeast Asia MILAN, June 8 : Italy's Eni and Malaysia's Petronas have established a 50-50 joint venture combining energy businesses across Indonesia and Malaysia after signing an investment agreement in November, they said on Monday. The move is part of Eni's so called satellite strategy to spin off specific assets and develop them separately with the help of a partner. The new company, named Searah, will start from an initial production base of...
100 days into Iran war: How rising costs are hitting consumers and businesses in Southeast Asia
100 days into Iran war: How rising costs are hitting consumers and businesses in Southeast Asia As the war on Iran marks its 100th day on Monday (Jun 8), CNA looks at how the geopolitical crisis is filtering into everyday life across the region. SINGAPORE: More than three months into the war on Iran, the aftershocks from disrupted Middle Eastern energy and shipping routes are being felt far beyond the oil market, from road construction sites in Malaysia to food and beverage operators in...
Skypark Sentosa unveils Southeast Asia’s tallest dry slides, opening Jun 7
Skypark Sentosa unveils Southeast Asia’s tallest dry slides, opening Jun 7 The new Skyslides by Klook at Skypark Sentosa features two 44m-tall rides – including the world's tallest land-based drop slide. Your next adrenaline fix awaits at Skypark Sentosa – home to iconic rides like the Bungy Jump, Giant Swing and Skybridge – with the brand new Skyslides by Klook.
As Putin courts Southeast Asia, does ‘Russia need Asean more’?
A summit between Russia and Asean next week promises to ease Southeast Asia’s energy crisis and Moscow’s diplomatic isolation – but not all of the bloc’s leaders are expected to show up. Analysts are also divided on whether Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr, the current Asean chair, will travel to Kazan for the meeting, hosted by Russian President Vladimir Putin on June 17–18. The summit marks the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Association of Southeast Asian...