#Southeast Asia

Vietnam's stunning GDP growth and export surge mask deep structural frustrations, revealing a complex portrait of one of Asia's most ambitious emerging economies.

Thai police are investigating whether Australian suspect Simon Peter Carman, charged with murdering a 17-year-old girl, may be linked to two other unsolved deaths in the Pattaya region over the past two years.

Simon Peter Carman, 46, faces murder charges in Thailand after a teenage girl's naked body was discovered in a suitcase in Pattaya City. Carman has denied all charges against him.

Following Myanmar's 2021 military coup, exiled chefs are introducing Burmese food to global audiences, transforming personal tragedy into a powerful act of cultural diplomacy.

Thailand's annual Look Noo rocket festival blends ancient traditions and modern festivities, reflecting the cultural and regional dynamics of Southeast Asia.

Myanmar's ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved to house arrest, signaling a potential shift in the country's political landscape.

Sri Lankan police arrest 22 Buddhist monks after discovering 110kg of cannabis in their luggage, igniting a national conversation on smuggling.

Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest, reshaping Myanmar's political landscape post-2021 coup.

Thai police ingeniously captured a thief by disguising as lion dancers during lunar new year festivities, recovering $64,000 in artefacts.

Southeast Asian nations are reducing capital punishment use, with Singapore as a notable exception, maintaining the practice.

Thailand faces a pivotal election after years of unrest, with progressives eyeing change amidst enduring political hurdles.

After three years of turbulence, Thailand votes again, testing the resilience of progressive forces in a politically fragmented landscape.