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| Country | Vietnam |
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Search ArticlesPhilippines’ Marcos Faces Tight Deadline to Approve 2026 National Budget
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is under pressure to meticulously review and sign the proposed 2026 national budget before the end of the year, despite a compressed timeline caused by delays in Congress. Malacañang, the presidential palace, has assured the public that Marcos will prioritize a thorough examination of the budget, ensuring it aligns with the administration’s goals of transparency and public welfare, even as the holiday season looms and session adjournments are adjusted.
Thailand’s Infrastructure Ambitions Stalled by Political Transition
Thailand’s ambitious plans for economic growth through massive infrastructure investments have hit a significant roadblock. With over 1.4 trillion Thai Baht (~US$39 billion) in projects frozen due to the dissolution of Parliament, the country’s caretaker government is legally barred from approving large-scale spending.
Thailand and Cambodia Agree to ASEAN Observers
Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to the deployment of ASEAN observers to monitor their volatile 817-kilometer shared border, where intense fighting has raged for over ten days, displacing more than half a million people and claiming dozens of lives. The announcement, made by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, signals a potential step toward de-escalation ahead of a critical ASEAN foreign ministers’ meeting scheduled for December 22.
China Steps into Thailand-Cambodia Border Conflict Amid Rising Tensions
Beijing has taken a rare step into the volatile border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia, dispatching a senior diplomat to mediate as violence escalates despite a US-brokered ceasefire. But that may be damage control after Chinese weapons were seized from the Cambodian military after a conflict, near the disputed Cambodian-Thailand border.
Bank of Thailand Pushes for Gold Trade Regulation Amid Economic Strains
Thailand’s central bank is urging the Ministry of Finance to impose stricter controls on the gold trade, citing its significant role in driving up the value of the Thai baht, according to Bank of Thailand Governor Vitai Ratanakorn. Speaking at a business forum on Thursday, the governor highlighted how gold transactions, which account for nearly half of the currency flows on days of sharp baht appreciation, are exacerbating economic challenges for Southeast Asia’s third-largest economy.
Thailand’s Election Commission Firm on February 8 Poll Despite Border Clashes
Thailand’s Election Commission (EC) has confirmed that the general election scheduled for February 8, 2026, will proceed as planned, despite ongoing clashes along the Thai-Cambodian border that have displaced residents and raised security concerns. The EC insists it has contingency measures in place to ensure voting can occur even under challenging circumstances, signaling a determination to maintain democratic processes amid regional tensions.
Singapore High Court Rejects Challenge to Mandatory Death Penalty
On December 16, 2025, the High Court of Singapore dismissed a constitutional challenge to the country’s mandatory death penalty, ruling that the seven applicants lacked the legal standing to bring the case. The decision, delivered by Justice Hoo Sheau Peng, reaffirmed the strict criteria for mounting constitutional claims in Singapore while upholding the legality of the sentencing regime under the Misuse of Drugs Act (MDA).
Meta Combats AI-Driven Scams Across Asia-Pacific with Advanced Security Measures
In a concerted effort to tackle the rising tide of online fraud, Meta has unveiled its latest Adversarial Threat Report, detailing extensive measures to curb scams across the Asia-Pacific (Apac) region.
Malaysia Stands Firm on EU Deforestation Regulation Compliance Despite Delay
Malaysia is maintaining its commitment to comply with the European Union’s Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), even as the EU has postponed enforcement by an additional 12 months due to internal challenges. This delay, which pushes the regulation’s implementation to December 30, 2026, for large operators and traders, and June 30, 2027, for smaller enterprises, has not deterred Malaysian palm oil exporters from adhering to the stringent requirements aimed at ensuring deforestation-free supply chains.
Philippines Flood-Control Scandal: A $2 Billion Betrayal
In a scandal that has shaken the Philippines to its core, approximately $2 billion in public funds intended for flood-control infrastructure has allegedly been siphoned off through corruption, leaving communities vulnerable to devastating floods and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. facing a deepening political and economic crisis.