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The United States and the Philippines will hold combat drills together to counter China’s rising influence in the area.

Rice farms and fishermen will be disturbed, Vietnam says of ambitious plans by its ally, Laos.

As labour costs increase, China turns to its neighbours to supply what it once produced locally.

Myanmar’s pro-democracy leader released from house arrest by the military, but some worry her freedom won’t last.

If released from house arrest, the icon of Myanmar’s democracy movement will be entering a new political landscape.

As ‘elections’ approach, Burma’s elite seems split between supporters of past and present military rulers.

As “election” approaches in military-rule Burma, human rights groups distribute radios to rural voters.

Analysts agree that Thailand is witnessing growth of a political voice from rural areas.