Southeast Asia

Testimony: “America First” cannot mean “America alone”: Engaging Southeast Asia

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Co-Chairs Price and Schriver, distinguished commissioners, and staff, thank you for the opportunity to testify on this first panel, “U.S.-China Strategic Competition in Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands.” I work on the geopolitics of Southeast Asia and its international relations, particularly its ties with the United States and China, and will confine my remarks … Read more

Indonesia to Gain Seven New Marriott Properties Across Bali, Jakarta, Surabaya, Bekasi, Pontianak, and Riau Islands as Brand Expands Asia-Pacific Footprint by End of 2025

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Home » HOTEL NEWS » Indonesia to Gain Seven New Marriott Properties Across Bali, Jakarta, Surabaya, Bekasi, Pontianak, and Riau Islands as Brand Expands Asia-Pacific Footprint by End of 2025 Thursday, March 27, 2025 By the end of 2025, Indonesia will see the addition of seven new Marriott properties across key destinations including Bali, Jakarta, … Read more

Xi tests U.S. allies in Indo-Pacific as Trump looks elsewhere

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Chinese President Xi Jinping is making his country’s presence more felt across the Indo-Pacific region by testing U.S. allies on sensitive issues, as Donald Trump’s attention is taken up elsewhere. From sending warships off Australia’s coast for unprecedented shooting drills to flying a record number of “gray zone” balloons around Taiwan, and putting pressure on … Read more

Thailand’s unreliability as broker makes peace even more elusive in Myanmar

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For his part, Thaksin has sought to invest in Myanmar’s Dawei Port and partnered with senior military officials in economic projects. Chian Kulachet Sangiamponsa, the son of Maris Sangiampongsa, is a director of the Hlaing Sang Company, which is linked to the Myanmar military (the latter was Thaksin’s former attorney and is now the kingdom’s foreign minister). … Read more

National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions Charters Vessel for New Indonesia Diving Program

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National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions has announced the charter of Aqua Blu, a 28-guest vessel owned by Aqua Expeditions, to launch a new series of diving expeditions in Indonesia beginning in October 2026. The long-range ocean explorer yacht features 14 suites across five decks. Amenities include indoor and outdoor dining areas, an outdoor wellness area with hot … Read more

AI Boom Fuels Record Loan Growth for Southeast Asia’s Data Centers: A Financial Surge in the Tech Hub and Return

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Title: Asia’s Data Center Boom: A New Era in Global Technology and Its Implications on the U.S. By World-Today-News.com Senior Analyst March 24, 2025 The world is witnessing an extraordinary transformation in data infrastructure, primarily driven by the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). This seismic shift is most apparent in Asia, where an influx … Read more