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Southeast Asia

Nine Chinese nationals caught smuggling scam equipment at Sri Lankan airport

Nine Chinese nationals were arrested at Sri Lanka's main international airport on Thursday (Apr 16) while attempting to smuggle in communication equipment allegedly intended for cyberscam operations, customs authorities said.

16 Apr 2026-11:19
ASEAN urges safe Hormuz transit amid US-Iran tensions

Southeast Asian nations on Monday called for the restoration of safe, unimpeded, and continuous transit passage for vessels and aircraft through the Strait of Hormuz, urging “all parties” to ensure the safety of seafarers and ships.

13 Apr 2026-12:24
Myanmar leader calls for ASEAN reset

Myanmar’s newly installed president Min Aung Hlaing has said his government faces significant challenges ahead while pledging to restore relations with Southeast Asia and strengthen ties with the regional bloc ASEAN.

10 Apr 2026-10:15
Microsoft to invest $1B in Thailand AI push

Microsoft plans to invest $1 billion in Thailand over the next two years, focusing on expanding cloud services and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, according to the Thai government.

31 Mar 2026-09:57
Sun explodes: X1.4 flare launches huge CME - VIDEO

A powerful X1.4-class solar flare erupted from Active Region 4405 on March 30, 2026, producing a large coronal mass ejection (CME) and triggering renewed monitoring of potential space weather impacts, according to solar observation data.

30 Mar 2026-11:36
US cracks down on crime syndicates in Southeast Asia

"Chinese organized crime syndicates running large-scale scam operations in the region are targeting Americans every day," said Scott Schelble, Deputy Assistant Director of the FBI, discussing the agency's efforts to combat scam centers in Southeast Asia.

24 Feb 2026-22:20
Google, Sea team up to build AI for Shopee, Garena

Google and Southeast Asian tech group Sea Ltd have announced a new partnership to develop artificial intelligence tools for e-commerce and gaming, marking a deeper push into so-called “agentic AI.”

19 Feb 2026-11:45
Japan-Malaysia carbon storage plan sparks debate

Japan is planning to send carbon emissions to Malaysia under what would be Southeast Asia’s first cross-border carbon capture and storage (CCS) initiative — a move that has sparked debate among climate experts and activists.

17 Feb 2026-13:55
Devastating floods sweep across South and Southeast Asia

Late November 2025 saw catastrophic flooding across South and Southeast Asia, triggered by heavy tropical storms and intense monsoon rains. Countries including Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Malaysia have faced widespread destruction, displacing millions and causing thousands of deaths. Climate change, deforestation, and human activity have intensified the severity of these disasters, highlighting vulnerabilities in regional disaster preparedness.

09 Dec 2025-10:52
Southeast Asia floods: Militaries mobilize as death toll nears 1,000

01 Dec 2025-09:11