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Myanmar: Is US undermining EU's diplomatic blockade?
10/27/2026October 27, 2026 With the US reopening talks with Myanmar's military-backed government and several Southeast Asian countries restarting diplomatic contacts, the EU is facing uncomfortable questions about its own boycott of the junta.
Is EU putting profits over human rights in Vietnam?
Trade in goods between Vietnam and the EU reached €76 billion in 2025 Image: Omar Havana/AP Photo/picture alliance Vietnam’s Communist Party chief and president, To Lam, arrived in Brussels on Wednesday for an official visit to the European Union (EU) and Belgium in another sign that relations continue to expand. The visit comes just days after Vietnam signed a free trade agreement with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), comprising Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein.
Jugoistočna Azija ponovo razmatra nuklearnu energiju
David Hutt 24.10.202624. oktobar 2026 Rast potražnje za električnom energijom, poremećaji u snabdijevanju energijom i klimatske obaveze ponovo pokreću dugo zastale planove za razvoj nuklearne energije širom jugoistočne Azije. Zagovornici pak imaju prepreke.
Luksuz i u zatvoru za odabrane u Jugoistočnoj Aziji
KriminalAzija David Hutt 24.10.202624. oktobar 2026 Završiti u zatvoru Indonezije nipošto nije sreća. Ali za odabrane zatvorenike se i tamo uvijek iznova nađu luksuzni apartmani, sa kuhinjom i dnevnim boravkom. Kako izaći na kraj s tom korupcijom? https://p.dw.com/p/5OK2l Privatni stan? Ne, zatvorska ćelija u zatvoru Cibinong Apartman s klimom, televizorom, čak i sa simulatorom za golf... Tako si jedva netko zamišlja boravak u zatvoru.
Apakah Uni Eropa Utamakan Bisnis daripada Isu HAM di Vietnam?
Sekretaris Jenderal Partai Komunis Vietnam sekaligus Presiden Vietnam, To Lam, tiba di Brussel pada Rabu (21/10), untuk melakukan kunjungan resmi ke Uni Eropa dan Belgia. Kunjungan ini berlangsung beberapa hari setelah Vietnam menandatangani perjanjian perdagangan bebas dengan Asosiasi Perdagangan Bebas Eropa (European Free Trade Association/EFTA), yang beranggotakan Norwegia, Swiss, Islandia, dan Liechtenstein.
Luksuz i u zatvoru za odabrane u Jugoistočnoj Aziji
KriminalAzija David Hutt 18.10.202618. listopada 2026 Završiti u zatvoru Indonezije nipošto nije sreća. Ali za odabrane zatvorenike se i tamo uvijek iznova nađu luksuzni apartmani, sa kuhinjom i dnevnim boravkom. Kako izaći na kraj s tom korupcijom? https://p.dw.com/p/5OGgr Jedna od "ćelija" za odabrane zatvorenike Apartman s klimom, televizorom, čak i sa simulatorom za golf... Tako si jedva netko zamišlja boravak u zatvoru.
Südostasien: Skandal um Luxusgefängnis
Klimaanlage, HD-Fernseher und Golfsimulator: Diesen Komfort fanden indonesische Ermittler bei einer unangekündigten Inspektion im vergangenen Monat in der Justizvollzugsanstalt (JVA) Cibinong nahe der Hauptstadt Jakarta vor. Sie entdeckten mehr als zehn Zellen, die mit Kühlschränken, Sofas und Wohnbereichen ausgestattet waren. Zudem befand sich offenbar ein Fitnessstudio im Bau.
Skandal Lapas Cibinong jadi Cermin Ketimpangan Penjara Asia Tenggara
15.10.202615 Oktober 2026 Fasilitas mewah yang ditemukan di Lapas Cibinong kembali memicu kekhawatiran soal perlakuan istimewa bagi narapidana kaya di Asia Tenggara. https://p.dw.com/p/5OGVW Sofa, televisi, dan dapur menjadi beberapa fasilitas mewah yang ditemukan di Lapas Cibinong AC, televisi layar datar, hingga simulator golf. Fasilitas seperti ini tentu bukan yang terlintas di benak kita saat membayangkan kehidupan di balik jeruji besi.
Indonesian VIP prison scandal exposes inequality across Southeast Asia
10/14/2026October 14, 2026 Luxury accommodation uncovered at an Indonesian prison has reignited concerns about preferential treatment for wealthy convicts across Southeast Asia. https://p.dw.com/p/5OF5D Sofas, a flatscreen TV and a kitchen were some of the luxuries uncovered Air-conditioned apartments, flat-screen televisions and even a golf simulator are hardly what most people would associate with life behind bars.
Südostasien im Smog: Kaum Lehren aus vergangenen Krisen
08.10.20268. Oktober 2026 Nach verheerenden Flächenbränden im Jahr 2015 versprachen die Regierungen effektive Gegenmaßnamen. Elf Jahre später leidet Südostasien aber erneut unter grenzüberschreitendem Smog.
Is Laos leadership reshuffle good news for the EU?
Saleumxay Kommasith’s elevation to prime minister is unlikely to change Laos’ strategic alignment with China and Vietnam, but it puts one of the country’s most internationally experienced politicians in charge. For Europe, his appointment could create new opportunities to deepen trade, investment and diplomatic ties as Laos prepares to graduate from Least Developed Country (LDC) status.
Dilanda Krisis Kabut Asap, Sudahkah Asia Tenggara Belajar?
Musim kebakaran hutan terburuk di Indonesia dalam lebih dari satu dekade menunjukkan seberapa jauh upaya Asia Tenggara menangani kabut asap telah berkembang, sekaligus berbagai persoalan yang masih belum teratasi sejak 2015. Kebakaran hutan dan lahan telah berlangsung selama berminggu-minggu di sejumlah wilayah di Pulau Sumatra, Kalimantan, dan Papua. Asapnya menyelimuti sebagian besar wilayah Indonesia hingga mencapai negara tetangga, Malaysia dan Singapura.
What China’s Laos foothold means for the region
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Southeast Asia's haze crisis: Have lessons been learned?
10/06/2026October 6, 2026 Eleven years after catastrophic fires prompted promises of tougher action, Southeast Asia is again choking on transboundary haze, raising questions about whether the region has learned the lessons of 2015.
Southeast Asia's haze crisis: Have lessons been learned?
2 hours ago A veteran product designer and Apple alumnus explains how Asia earned the world’s electronics manufacturing business—a shift he helped catalyze. For six decades, I’ve worked on product design and manufacturing for companies such as Polaroid, Seiko, and Apple, as well as startups. When I worked at …
Cina Perluas Jejak Militer di Laos, Vietnam Mulai Waspada?
KonflikCina 06.10.20266 Oktober 2026 Fasilitas baru militer Cina di Laos disebut dibangun oleh Angkatan Udara untuk melatih pilot. Namun, analis menilainya sebagai sinyal meluasnya jejak militer Beijing di Asia Tenggara. https://p.dw.com/p/5NpJ1 Kedua negara itu mengatakan bahwa pusat Ban Keun bertujuan untuk melatih pilot angkatan udara Laos Cina membuka fasilitas pelatihan militer dan logistik baru di Laos, memperluas kehadiran keamanannya di kawasan tersebut.
What China’s Laos foothold means for the region
Laotian service members carry flags as they march during the Lao National Day military parade on That Luang Esplanade next to the Lao National Assembly in Vientiane on December 2, 2025, during commemorations of 50 years of communist rule. (Photo by AFP) China has opened a new military training and logistics facility in Laos, extending Beijing’s security presence deeper into mainland Southeast Asia and potentially giving the Chinese air force its first dedicated foothold overseas.
What China's Laos foothold means for the region
10/05/2026October 5, 2026 Beijing says its new Laos facility will train pilots. Analysts see a broader signal: China's growing military presence in mainland Southeast Asia.
UE Percepat Kesepakatan Dagang dengan Asia Tenggara
25.09.202625 September 2026 Setelah bertahun-tahun negosiasi alot, Uni Eropa (UE) mendekati kesepakatan dagang bilateral dengan sejumlah negara Asia Tenggara. Namun, kesepakatan antara UE dan ASEAN sebagai satu blok masih jauh dari terwujud. https://p.dw.com/p/5NG1P Filipina merupakan salah satu dari banyak negara ASEAN yang berupaya menjalin hubungan lebih erat dengan Uni Eropa.
EU finally clinching trade deals with Southeast Asian states
09/24/2026September 24, 2026 After years of arduous negotiations, the EU is closing on a string of bilateral trade deals with countries in Southeast Asia. And yet, a bloc-to-bloc agreement between the EU and ASEAN remains a distant prospect.
EU plant Handelsabkommen nur mit ausgesuchten ASEAN-Staaten
24.09.202624. September 2026 Ärmere Mitglieder des südostasiatischen Staatenbundes werden eher kein Freihandelsabkommen mit Brüssel abschließen können. Die EU fokussiert sich auf bilaterale Verträge mit den größten Volkswirtschaften der Region.
EU strebt Handelsabkommen mit einzelnen ASEAN-Staaten an
24.09.202624. September 2026 Ärmere Mitglieder des südostasiatischen Staatenbundes werden eher kein Freihandelsabkommen mit Brüssel abschließen können. Die EU fokussiert sich auf bilaterale Verträge mit den größten Volkswirtschaften der Region.
EU finally clinching trade deals with Southeast Asian states
09/23/2026September 23, 2026 After years of arduous negotiations, the EU is closing on a string of bilateral trade deals with countries in Southeast Asia. And yet, a bloc-to-bloc agreement between the EU and ASEAN remains a distant prospect.
EU finally clinching trade deals with Southeast Asian states
3 hours ago When the U.S. Supreme Court opens its new term on Oct. 5, the justices will face the critical question of whether Congress or Boulder, Colo., controls American energy policy. Cities such as Boulder, Honolulu and Baltimore have pursued frivolous lawsuits against energy companies on the claim that …
Energi Nuklir Dilirik Asia Tenggara, Bagaimana Indonesia?
23.09.202623 September 2026 Permintaan listrik yang meningkat, gejolak keamanan energi, dan komitmen iklim kembali mendorong rencana nuklir di Asia Tenggara. Namun, sejumlah tantangan besar masih menghadang.
Nuclear power is back on Southeast Asia’s energy agenda
Advances in nuclear power technology are making it more tempting for Southeast Asian nations Image: China National Nuclear Corporation/Handout via Xinhua/picture alliance Southeast Asian governments are revisiting nuclear power as electricity consumption raises, exposing the region’s dependence on fossil fuels. The rise is largely driven by new factories, electric vehicles and the region’s rush to host data centers against the backdrop of countries trying to reduce carbon emissions.
Nuclear power is back on Southeast Asia's energy agenda
09/21/2026September 21, 2026 Rising electricity demand, shocks in energy security and climate commitments are reviving long-stalled plans for nuclear power across Southeast Asia. But proponents of nuclear energy still face formidable obstacles.
专家：大马总理谈“武统台湾” 并非战略转向
冲突马来西亚 David Hutt 2026年9月5日2026年9月5日 马来西亚总理安瓦尔近日有关台湾以及菲律宾军事设施的表态引发疑问：马来西亚是否还坚持“不选边站”的外交政策？ https://p.dw.com/p/5LTsV 特朗普2025年访问马来西亚 （德国之声中文网）马来西亚总理安瓦尔一直坚称不会在美中之间选边站。但上月他的两次表态却引发疑问。 半岛电视台8月16日播出的采访中，安瓦尔表示：“我视台湾为中国的一部分，句号。”他甚至看似接受北京有关必要情况下使用武力的说法。“如果一个省决定脱离。我们使用武力吗？我想我会的，（以）保护国家的神圣和统一。” 这一表态受到北京的欢迎，台湾外交部则指责安瓦尔等同于将对台湾使用武力合法化。台湾外交部同时警告，台商对马来西亚投资的信心可能受到消极影响，包括马来西亚具有战略重要性的半导体领域。 而就在有关台湾的表态播出两天后，马瓦尔又表示，马来西亚应加强在沙巴的防御，理由是，附近菲律宾巴拉巴克岛美国支持下的军事设施正在扩张。 巴拉巴克岛是2023年加入《美菲加强防务合作协议》的四个额外地点之一，允许美军使用菲律宾军事设施等。...
Posisi Nonblok Malaysia di antara AS dan Cina Kembali Diuji
KonflikCina 04.09.20264 September 2026 Pernyataan PM Malaysia soal Taiwan dan fasilitas militer AS di dekat Sabah menjadi ujian bagi kebijakan nonblok Malaysia di antara Cina dan Amerika Serikat.
Malaysia's middle path between China and US faces new tests
09/03/2026September 3, 2026 The prime minister's comments on Taiwan and US-backed military facilities near Sabah have revived questions over Malaysia's non-aligned foreign policy. https://p.dw.com/p/5KuRY US President Trump visited Malaysia during a tour of Asia last year [FILE: October 26, 2025] Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has spent much of his time in office insisting that Kuala Lumpur will not be forced to choose between the United States and China.
Mjanmar: zašto se Rohinje ne mogu vratiti
David Hutt 30.08.202630. kolovoza 2026 Devet godina nakon što su manjinski muslimanski narod Rohinje protjerane iz Mjanmara, tvrdnje o napretku pri povratku tih izbjeglica ponovno su potaknule razgovore o repatrijaciji. https://p.dw.com/p/5JMGs Žene i djeca u izbjegličkim kampovima Rohinja u Bangladešu najviše pate od nedostatka čiste vode za piće i hrane Vlada Mjanmara, koja uživa podršku vojske, ponovno govori o vraćanju rohinjskih izbjeglica iz izbjegličkih kampova iz susjednog Bangladeša.
Starlink in Vietnam: Internetzugang ohne Internetfreiheit
30.08.202630. August 2026 Starlink ist in Vietnam gestartet. Der Satellitendienst soll abgelegene Regionen besser mit dem Internet verbinden. Doch trotz neuer Zugangsmöglichkeiten bleibt die Nutzung den strengen Regeln des Staates unterworfen. https://p.dw.com/p/5JZVX Smartphone-User in Vietnam können ein hohes Informationsaufkommen nutzen, das aber von der Regierung stark kontrolliert wird.
Mjanmar: zašto se Rohinje ne mogu vratiti
KonfliktiBangladeš David Hutt 29.08.202629. august 2026 Devet godina nakon što su manjinski muslimanski narod Rohinje protjerane iz Mjanmara, tvrdnje o napretku pri povratku tih izbjeglica ponovno su potaknule razgovore o repatrijaciji.
Mijanmar: zašto se Rohinje ne mogu vratiti
KonfliktiBangladeš David Hutt 29.08.202629. august 2026 Devet godina nakon što su manjinski muslimanski narod Rohinje protjerane iz Mjanmara, tvrdnje o napretku pri povratku tih izbjeglica ponovno su potaknule razgovore o repatrijaciji.
Why Rohingya refugees still can't return to Myanmar
08/24/2026August 24, 2026 Nine years after the Rohingya were driven from Myanmar, most fleeing to Bangladesh, repatriation is back in focus. But violence in Rakhine state remains. https://p.dw.com/p/5JJca Women and children suffer the most among camp residents who have limited access to food and clean water Myanmar's military-backed government is again talking about bringing Rohingya refugees home from refugee camps in neighboring Bangladesh.
Why Starlink won't open Vietnam's heavily censored internet Original
08/25/2026August 25, 2026 Starlink promises better connectivity in remote and mountainous areas. But in one of Southeast Asia's most tightly controlled online environments, more network access doesn't mean more free speech.
Ini Alasan Warga Rohingya Belum Bisa Pulang ke Myanmar
SosialBangladesh 25.08.202625 Agustus 2026 Sembilan tahun setelah etnis Rohingya diusir dari Myanmar, klaim atas kemajuan proses pemulangan pengungsi kini kembali menghidupkan wacana repatriasi.
Why Rohingya refugees can't return to Myanmar
08/24/2026August 24, 2026 Nine years after the Rohingya were driven from Myanmar, claims of progress on refugee returns have revived talk of repatriation. https://p.dw.com/p/5JJca Women and children suffer the most among camp residents who have limited access to food and clean water Myanmar's military-backed government is again talking about bringing Rohingya refugees home from refugee camps in neighboring Bangladesh.
How do teenagers keep accessing guns in Southeast Asia?
A 14-year-old opened fire at a school earlier this month outside of Bangkok, Thailand Image: Peerapon Boonyakiat/ZUMA/IMAGO On August 7, a 14-year-old Thai student killed his grandparents before taking his grandfather’s handgun to his school outside Bangkok and killing five teachers and staff members and a 12-year-old student. The attacker then turned the weapon on himself. Police said the teenager fired at least 26 rounds during the attack, Thailand’s deadliest mass killing in almost four years.
Bagaimana Remaja di Asia Tenggara Mudah Akses Senjata Api?
Jumat (7/8) lalu, di pinggiran Bangkok, Thailand, seorang pelajar berusia 14 tahun membunuh kakek dan neneknya, sebelum membawa pistol milik kakeknya tersebut ke sekolah. Di sana, senjata itu menewaskan lima guru dan staf sekolah serta seorang siswa berusia 12 tahun. Setelah itu, pelaku mengakhiri hidupnya dengan pistol yang sama.
How do teenagers keep accessing guns in Southeast Asia?
08/20/2026August 20, 2026 Recent deadly shootings in Thailand and the Philippines have put gun laws under scrutiny while raising questions about a broader problem of firearm access, accountability and enforcement.
Sudeste Asiático une forças contra cartéis de golpes online
David Hutt 12/08/202612 de agosto de 2026 Redes criminosas se enraizaram na região e cresceram demais para se limitar a assunto de polícia. Tentáculos chegam também ao Brasil, onde trabalhadores forçados foram capturados para aplicar fraudes.
ASEAN-Staaten wollen Cyberkriminalität gemeinsam bekämpfen
11.08.202611. August 2026 Grenzüberschreitender Cyberbetrug beschäftigt die Polizei weltweit. Viele Täter arbeiten von Südostasien aus. Länder wie Myanmar und Kambodscha wollen nun härter gegen sie vorgehen. https://p.dw.com/p/5Ibr3 Kampf gegen Cyberkriminalität: Militär-Razzia in einem Scam Center in Myanmar in 2025 Cyberbetrug ist seit Langem eine große Herausforderung für Sicherheitsbehörden in Südostasien. Die Polizei, der Grenzschutz und die Kriminalämter sind überfordert.
Rencana ASEAN Hadapi Ancaman Meningkatnya Penipuan Siber
11.08.202611 Agustus 2026 Negara-negara di Asia Tenggara tengah mencari strategi bersama untuk melawan jaringan penipuan siber. Tindak kriminal semacam ini telah berkembang, terhubung, dan mewabah dalam perekonomian ASEAN. https://p.dw.com/p/5Ib2A Penegak hukum di Asia Tenggara kesulitan mengimbangi jaringan kriminal yang beroperasi lintas batas.
Asean members closing ranks as cyberscam threat escalates
Chinese-born Chen Zhi, believed to be one of the top bosses of Cambodia’s scam industry, was extradited to China Image: China’s Ministry of Public Security/AFP For years, governments across Southeast Asia largely approached the region’s online fraudsters as a matter for the police, anti-trafficking agencies and border authorities. But these bodies have appearently failed to stem the rise of international cyberscam cartels.
La ASEAN cierra filas ante el auge de las ciberestafas
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David Hutt 10/08/202610 de agosto de 2026 Los países del Sudeste Asiático buscan una estrategia común contra las redes de ciberestafas, un negocio criminal tan extendido e integrado en sus economías que la acción policial ya no basta. https://p.dw.com/p/5Ia84 La policía del sudeste asiático tiene dificultades para hacer frente a las redes delictivas que operan a través de las fronteras [ARCHIVO: marzo de 2026].
ASEAN closing ranks as cyberscam threat escalates
08/10/2026August 10, 2026 Southeast Asian governments are searching for a joint strategy against cyberscammers, a criminal industry that has grown too big, too connected and too embedded in ASEAN economies to be solved just by policing.
Mineração ilegal de Bitcoin pressiona rede elétrica na Ásia
CriminalidadeÁsia David Hutt 31/07/202631 de julho de 2026 Furto de eletricidade ligado a criptomoedas cresce no Sudeste Asiático. E autoridades ampliam ações contra esquemas associados à lavagem de dinheiro, golpes online e crime organizado. https://p.dw.com/p/5I5r7 Casos de desvio de eletricidade para geração de ativos digitais levaram países do Sudeste Asiático a reforçar ações contra redes criminosas e fraudes energéticas.
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