The Latest Breaking News from SouthEast Asia

Western volunteers join the battle against Myanmar’s military regime

Travelling independently to Southeast Asia, they say they were inspired by the bravery of the anti-coup fighters.

Al Jazeera · May 17, 2024

Amazon Says Will Invest $9 Billion In Singapore

Amazon said Tuesday it would invest US$9 billion in Singapore over the next four years to expand its cloud computing capabilities in the city.

International Business Times · May 7, 2024

Vietnam Temperature Records Tumble As Heatwave Scorches

More than 100 temperature records fell across Vietnam in April, according to official data, as a deadly heatwave scorches South and Southeast Asia.

International Business Times · May 4, 2024

Microsoft to invest $1.7 bbn in AI, cloud infrastructure in Indonesia

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says investment will help Southeast Asia’s biggest economy thrive in ‘new era’.

Al Jazeera · May 1, 2024

Heat wave in Southeast Asia closes schools

The Philippines has closed schools down and warned of overloading on its power grid, as authorities across Southeast Asia issued a series of health alerts for a deadly heat wave.

Bangkok Post · Apr 30, 2024

Schools Closed, Warnings Issued As Asia Swelters In Extreme Heatwave

South and Southeast Asia braced for more extreme heat on Sunday as authorities across the region issued health warnings and residents fled to parks and air-conditioned malls for relief.

International Business Times · Apr 28, 2024

Schools closed, warnings issued as Asia swelters in extreme heatwave

South and Southeast Asia braced for more extreme heat on Sunday as authorities across the region issued health warnings and residents fled to parks and air-conditioned malls for relief.

France 24 · Apr 28, 2024

Heatstroke Kills 30 In Thailand This Year As Southeast Asia Bakes

Millions of people across South and Southeast Asia sweltered through unusually hot weather on Thursday, as the Thai government said heatstroke has already killed at least 30 people this year.

International Business Times · Apr 25, 2024

Malaria aid ramped up for southeast Asia, Pacific

The federal government has set aside $30 million to develop malaria treatment and detection programs in the Asia-Pacific, announcing it on World Malaria Day.

AAP · Apr 25, 2024

Apple CEO Meets Indonesia Leader To Talk Investments

Apple chief executive Tim Cook met Indonesia's president on Wednesday, as the tech giant explores ways to invest in Southeast Asia's biggest economy and diversify supply chains away from China.

International Business Times · Apr 17, 2024