CSIS Southeast Asia

Vietnam secures a new tariff deal with the U.S., keeping its exports competitive as regional rates climb. Read the #LatestOnSoutheastAsia: cs.is/3IatwSA

U.S. and Vietnam strike a tariff deal, keeping trade flowing and Hanoi competitive as neighbors face higher rates. Read the #LatestOnSoutheastAsia: cs.is/3IatwSA

There’s room for more cooperation, the Philippines is going to modernize its navy by buying new submarines and according to the latest reports, the Philippines government is wondering about buying submarines produced from a joint venture by French and German companies. France is…

Michael Martin's latest commentary examines Myanmar's civil war and the importance of Kachin State in the conflict. Read: cs.is/3IYRLTS

Visa and Mastercard are being outcompeted by UnionPay worldwide. Learn what risks and opportunities this presents for U.S. economic engagement in Southeast Asia. Read: cs.is/4eWwmad

U.S.-Vietnam deal sets a 20% tariff on Vietnamese exports while removing tariffs on U.S. goods. Read more on the #LatestOnSoutheastAsia: cs.is/3IatwSA

Secretary Rubio visits Malaysia to deepen ties on security and trade. Read the #LatestOnSoutheastAsia: cs.is/40l7Zgb

As China hastens its integration into Southeast Asia's digital finance networks, what risks will this present for U.S. economic and strategic influence in the region? Read: cs.is/4eWwmad

New Southeast Asia Radio: Fuadi Pitsuwan joins @GregPoling and @elinanoor discuss the unfolding domestic situation in Thailand in the aftermath of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s leaked phone call with Hun Sen. @JaphetQuitzon and Lauren Mai cover the headlines:…

As Southeast Asia's digital economy booms, Chinese payment platforms are outpacing U.S. rivals. Hpone Thit Htoo examines the region's shifting financial infrastructure and what it means for U.S. economic influence. Read: cs.is/4eWwmad

Thailand's PM is facing calls for resignation over her handling of the Thailand-Cambodia border dispute. Read the #LatestonSoutheast Asia: cs.is/40cR9Qp

A leaked phone call over Cambodia and Thailand's border dispute is creating turmoil within the Thai government. Read the latest on #Southeast Asia: cs.is/40cR9Qp

New Southeast Asia Radio: @parkernovak joins @GregPoling and @elinanoor to discuss Timor Leste's acession process into ASEAN. @JaphetQuitzon and Rocio Gatdula cover the headlines: cs.is/4kYsrLU

Dr. Prashanth Parameswaran (@ASEANWonk) joins us for a discussion on the ASEAN Summit and the policy implications. Listen to the latest episode of #SoutheastAsiaRadio here: cs.is/45gAHSH

A border skirmish between Cambodia and Thailand is threathening to topple the Thai government. Read the #LatestOnSoutheastAsia: cs.is/40cR9Qp

CSIS Southeast Asia Program's Lauren Mai analyzes recent developments in U.S.-Vietnam relations and the risks faced by the two countries' partnership. Read more: cs.is/3Homr0o

With that, the 15th annual CSIS South China Sea Conference is over! Thanks for tuning in, and be sure to check out the full conference on demand at CSIS: csis.org

Q: What role did U.S. or trilateral pressure from U.S.-Japan-ROK play in Korea's shift in focus toward SCS? A: It’s not just a matter of pressure and persuasion, it’s a policy making decision on part of our recognition of our own strategic interest. But I think the question of…

Q: Is Indian engagement in SCS a permanent trend? A: Yes. It seems like there is bipartisan recognition that economic development is first, and that's the primary factor for us to be involved in anything maritime. Second, there’s the China factor, we have also been a victim of…