As the world’s largest single provider of humanitarian aid, USAID last year allocated $860m to the region alone. The agency operates in six out of Southeast Asia’s 11 countries – Cambodia, Laos, ...

Migrants flown to Guantánamo Bay. A U.S. military flight brought nine to ten migrants to be detained at the U.S. base, a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson said. A small number of ...

The decision is expected to affect several Myanmar towns along the border, such as Shwe Kokko in Myawaddy, Thai Defense Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said.

The government will slash electricity supplies to areas in Myanmar that are suspected of being used by criminal syndicates to run their operations by 50%, according to Defence Minister Phumtham ...

Singapore sees the Johor-Singapore SEZ as an economic opportunity, but questions remain about job creation for locals and the risks of firms relocating to Johor. The government’s response highlights ...

Thailand has announced plans to cut off internet, electricity and fuel supplies to five locations in Myanmar suspected of ...

Pressure is building on Myanmar’s rulers to hold what opposition groups promise will be fraught national elections.