Murray Hiebert
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Author ‘Under Beijing’s Shadow: Southeast Asia’s China Challenge;' Senior Associate, Southeast Asia Program, CSIS. Re-tweets not endorsements.
Joined December 2012
US negotiators face tough task to secure trade deal with China @wendyscutler . via @scmpnews.
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A more assertive Chinese negotiating team, a lack of simple solutions and serious time constraints are a challenge to advancing the talks.
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Myanmar to hold first phase of general election on Dec. 28: state media via @NikkeiAsia.
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55 political parties registered, of which 9 plan to compete nationwide, reports say
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Snubbed by Trump, Manila seeks cooperation with the EU @Richeydariann via @NikkeiAsia.
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A historic opportunity comes to US allies to create new coalitions among each other
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Central Java riot heralds more trouble under Prabowo's efficiency drive via @NikkeiAsia.
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Next year to 'get even crazier' as deeper cuts sought on local budgets
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Philippines, Australia, Canada navies hold joint sail in South China Sea @Reuters
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The activity is part of the ongoing military drills between the Philippines and Australia. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Student arrivals in US continue to plummet, with biggest falls from Asia @business
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The sharp downturn follows a series of policy changes and administrative hurdles from the White House. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Modi hails ‘friend’ Putin and boosts China ties in tilt from US @business
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Once close ties between India and the US are fraying over tariffs and the war in Ukraine. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Thailand prepares to sue Cambodian leaders over border conflict
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Mr Phumtham clarified that the legal action would be strictly a domestic matter under Thai law. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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RT @FrontierMM: AFP | Myanmar’s junta said Monday that long-promised elections will start on December 28, despite a raging civil war that h….
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Myanmar's junta said Monday that long-promised elections will start on December 28, despite a raging civil war that has put much of the country out of its control, and international monitors slating...
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Myanmar border closure cripples Thai exports worth billions
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Top exports from Thailand include mobile phones and accessories, motorcycles, and palm oil. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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RT @ngahpham: 250 infrastructure projects worth in total 1.28 million billion VND, or approx $50 billion, are being launched today across V….
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Vietnamese Are Helping Cuba With 38-Cent Donations. A Lot of Them. @damiencave
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Cuba sent doctors and food to Vietnam during the war. Now ordinary Vietnamese are sending cash to struggling Cubans.
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Thais fear Myanmar rare-earth mining is polluting rivers via @NikkeiAsia.
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Chinese-backed projects seen as possible sources of heavy metals in water
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Nowhere to run: Why Singapore needs to start protecting its coasts now
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By 2100, Singapore’s sea level is projected to rise by up to 1.15m. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Environmental Groups Face ‘Generational’ Setbacks Under Trump
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As President Trump dismantles the country’s efforts to fight climate change, environmental groups are back on their heels.
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RT @khacgiang: Vietnam’s propaganda looks unified, but the cracks tell the real story. Factional divides are spilling into public messaging….
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Vietnam’s propaganda system remains institutionally centralised but is increasingly fragmented by internal tensions between conservative and reformist factions, each promoting divergent messaging...
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Boycott-hit US brands in Malaysia and Indonesia scramble to reverse losses via @NikkeiAsia.
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Embattled local franchisees see some customers returning but face lasting effects
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China supports Thailand-Cambodia reconciliation, offers help
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It offered to provide assistance based on the wishes of both nations. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Thai court to rule on Aug 29 whether to disqualify suspended PM Paetongtarn
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If found guilty, Ms Paetongtarn will be permanently removed from office. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Malaysia has recovered $9b in funds linked to 1MDB @business
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The bulk has been channelled to finance debt repayments and fulfil the the state investment fund’s commitments. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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