If you’ve been anywhere near X or Threads lately, you’ve likely seen the escalating online clash between Southeast Asian users, affectionately dubbed SEAblings, and South Korean netizens. For the past few days, both camps have traded hostile barbs – with Korean commenters targeting Southeast Asians’ looks, culture and economic standing, and SEAblings retaliating with jabs … Read more
By Hoang Vu  February 12, 2026 | 04:00 am PT Tourists gather at Patong beach in Phuket, Thailand, Nov. 22, 2024. Photo by Reuters Thailand, the second largest economy in Southeast Asia, ranked fourth in a list of 10 best countries for retirement thanks to its low cost of living and quality of healthcare, … Read more
By VNA  February 12, 2026 | 04:44 pm PT Tourists visit Wat Arun or the Temple of Dawn on the eve of Lunar New Year in Bangkok, Thailand January 28, 2025. Photo by Reuters Thailand, the second largest economy in Southeast Asia, recorded 4.1 million foreign arrivals from Jan. 1 to Feb. 8, down 10.77%, … Read more
Myanmar presents a perplexing case of a state that played a prominent role in global and regional affairs soon after its independence from colonial rule, but today it is mired in protracted internal conflicts and struggles to remain visible internationally. There is no dearth of literature elucidating the entrenched nature of Myanmar’s complex conflict dynamics … Read more
When analysts discuss Taiwan’s strategic importance to the West, they commonly note the island’s status as a thriving East Asian democracy. In a region where the most powerful country is a one-party authoritarian state, Taiwan’s democracy is seen as a living example of the political and economic success of a system in contrast to China’s. … Read more
By Hoang Vu  February 10, 2026 | 10:08 pm PT A tourist is seen on a surfboard at Kuta Beach in Kuta near Denpasar on Indonesia’s resort island of Bali on May 27, 2025. Photo by AFP Indonesia, the largest economy in Southeast Asia, has been ranked the world’s 10th best retirement destination this … Read more
Archyde Thai Football Association Grapples With Lingering Debt, President Pang Under Pressure Bangkok, Thailand – The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) continues to navigate a significant financial strain stemming from a… You can read the full story here: Ms Pang Still Burdened by 360 Million‑Baht Debt to Siam Sport. Source link
Home » ASIA » Can You Really Travel To Vietnam, Laos, And Indonesia On A Budget? Here’s What You Need To Know Published on February 4, 2026 In February 2026, concerns over the weakening Indian rupee against the US dollar emerged, with many wondering if international travel would become too costly for Indian tourists. However, … Read more
BANGKOK – The global economy is increasingly shifting more toward Asia, Thai experts say. Because of this, they are calling on Southeast Asian countries to build stronger ties with China while working more with their neighbors to navigate complex regional relations and grow more resilient as a whole. “The world order has changed fundamentally and … Read more
February 2, 2026 SINGAPORE – A tub of soil, a container full of crushed vegetation and a bottle of clear liquid were part of a package of items sent by the UN atomic watchdog to Singapore in 2025. These items had arrived in Singapore in July 2025 as part of an annual test conducted by … Read more