On November 11, Indonesian Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka resigned following mounting pressure over court rulings concerning the educational documents he used to meet the qualifications for the 2024 election.
Author: Zarah Ysabel Tortocion
Defence and Politics Correspondent, SEA Daily
US Sends Largest-Ever Agricultural Trade Mission to Vietnam to Expand Market Access
On November 9 to 12, The US will send its largest-ever agricultural trade mission to Vietnam, seeking to expand exports and strengthen commercial partnerships in one of the region’s growing agricultural markets.
Singapore and Philippines Explore Nuclear Energy and Cross-Border Power Links
On October 26, Singapore and the Philippines are exploring cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy, as both countries seek to diversify their energy options and strengthen regional energy security.
Four PAF Pilots Killed in Training Crash as Air Force Temporarily Grounds SF-260 Fleet
On October 23, Four Philippine Air Force (PAF) pilots died after two SF-260 trainer aircraft crashed during a training flight at Fernando Air Base in Batangas, prompting the temporary grounding of the entire fleet while investigators determined the cause.
Indonesia Wildfires Prompt Protests Over Haze and Public Health
On October 20, protests spread across several Indonesian cities over forest fires and toxic haze that have affected public health for weeks, putting renewed pressure on Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s government as it marked its second year in office.
Cambodia and Thailand Continue Confidence-Building Efforts Over Maritime Dispute
Cambodia and Thailand have agreed on confidence-building measures during their latest round of UN-led conciliation talks, continuing efforts to resolve longstanding differences over their maritime boundary under international law.
Indonesia Fires Raise Haze Concerns as Air Quality Worsens in Singapore and Timor-Leste
Forest and land fires in Indonesia have heightened concerns over transboundary haze in Southeast Asia, with Singapore recording unhealthy air quality and Timor-Leste suspending in-person classes nationwide from October 15 to 17 as a precaution against worsening pollution.
Singapore and Brunei Mark 50 Years of Defence Ties With New Areas of Cooperation
On October 10, Singapore and Brunei Darussalam marked its 50th anniversary of bilateral defence relations with a joint military parade, bringing together personnel and operational assets from the armed forces of both countries.
Malaysia Steps Up Engagement with Myanmar Amid Ongoing Political Crisis
On October 8, Malaysian Prime Minister (PM) Anwar Ibrahim pledged to work towards Myanmar’s integration into the ASEAN, following talks with Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing during his two-day official visit to Malaysia.
El Niño Is a Climate Threat, but the Philippines’ Bigger Test Is Economic
Drought brought by the El Niño phenomenon. (FAO) By the end of 2026, the Philippines is bracing for a potentially very strong El Niño, with […]