On February 12, the Indonesian Navy Chief Adm. Muhammad Ali announced that the government is currently in talks with Italy regarding the possible acquisition of Indonesia’s first aircraft carrier, the currently Italian-operated Giuseppe Garibaldi.
Author: Protasius Isyudanto
Lead Editor
Cambodia-Laos sign deal on border transport connectivity
On February 13, representatives from Laos’ southern province of Attapeu and Cambodia’s Ratanakiri province agreed to develop transport connectivity between the two countries’ borders.
Laos national dish eyes UNESCO heritage status
On February 16, Laos’ national news outlet, Laotian Times, announced that the government is in the process of inscribing the country’s national dish, larb, as UNESCO intangible cultural heritage.
Philippine colonel faces court-martial over social media post
On February 16, Philippine Army chief Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarette explained that former Colonel Audio Mongao, who has been relieved from his post in January, will face court martial.
Myanmar expels Timor Leste’s representative over war crimes case
On February 15, Myanmar’s junta government announced the expulsion of Timor Leste’s top representative in the country, after Dili opened a legal case against Naypyitaw on suspicions of war crimes based on universal jurisdiction.
A Frontline Nation: The Philippines and the Rising South China Sea Tensions
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They almost led Thailand. Now they’re trying to remake it.
On the sidelines of a fireside chat in Paris on January 19, SEA Daily spoke with two of Thailand’s leading progressive figures, Pita Limjaroenrat and Kunthida Rungruengkiat, about the country’s economy, politics, and international relations.
Scam States? How Southeast Asia Became the Global Fraud Hotspot
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Cambodian and Thai FMs will hold de-escalation talks on December 22
The Foreign Ministers (FMs) from Cambodia and Thailand have confirmed their attendance at the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AFMM) in Kuala Lumpur on December 22, which have been hailed by Malaysian Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim, and observers as the first step towards de-escalation.
Not Just Nature: Political Failures in Southeast Asia’s 2025 Flood Disasters
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