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🧭 Southeast Asia 2026: Between fracture, transition, and reinvention
A year-end reflection from our newsroom, happy new year!
 • THE SOUTHEAST ASIA DESK and Alvin Qobulsyah
Jakarta issues high alert for holiday flood and storm risks
Heavy rain, strong winds, landslides and tidal flooding forecast as peak rainy season intensifies through late December
 • THE SOUTHEAST ASIA DESK, Anugrah Pratama Aji, and Elias Widhi
🎾 Racket sports are reshaping Indonesia’s urban culture
From padel courts to a fast-growing lifestyle economy across Southeast Asia 🌏💥
 • THE SOUTHEAST ASIA DESK, Juliana Virgie, Veronica Berna, and Alvin Qobulsyah
🎬 Viral Velocity: How Southeast Asia's animators are redefining global storytelling
Why familiarity fuels Southeast Asian virality
 • THE SOUTHEAST ASIA DESK, Nazila Fitri Adinda, and Alvin Qobulsyah
S25E07 - Southeast Asians Love Sleep — and Somehow Never Get Enough
Hustle Culture and Financial Stress Haunt Southeast Asians’ Nights
 • THE SOUTHEAST ASIA DESK, Akasha Viandri, and Alvin Qobulsyah
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Harmony of Balinese gamelan: Bridging tradition and technology through micro learning
Ulli Aulia Ruki, Anak Agung Ayu Wulandari, Adilla Amelia, Ferric Limano, School of Design, BINUS University
 • THE SOUTHEAST ASIA DESK, Indryan Swarandaru Djamin, and Rheza Ardiansyah
🇲🇾 Malaysia's PM Anwar recalibrates Malaysia’s cabinet under economic and coalition pressure
More than 25 ministerial changes aim to stabilize governance, fill critical vacancies, and refocus the government on economic delivery ahead of the 2028…
 • THE SOUTHEAST ASIA DESK, Cecilia Setiawan, and Alvin Qobulsyah
👩‍💻✨ ASEAN Women Leaders Building an Inclusive Tech Future Through "InnovatHer" 2025
How the U.S.-ASEAN Women’s Leadership Academy for YSEALI is shaping female leadership in Southeast Asia’s digital economy
 • THE SOUTHEAST ASIA DESK, Annisa Pratiwi Iskandar, and Alvin Qobulsyah
🌏 Japan, ASEAN strengthen ties through tea diplomacy 🍵
Ambassadors, diplomats are invited to enjoy matcha through a Japanese traditional tea ceremony
 • THE SOUTHEAST ASIA DESK, Anugrah Pratama Aji, Nugrahanto Margo Raharjo, and Alvin Qobulsyah
🇰🇭🇹🇭 Cambodia–Thailand clashes escalate despite ceasefire calls
Civilian toll rises as airstrikes, rockets, and stalled ASEAN diplomacy widen the stakes
 • THE SOUTHEAST ASIA DESK, Zerlina Brezky, and Elias Widhi
🌊 Waters Rising, skills shining: Southeast Asia’s week of extremes
From climate emergencies to global stages, the region faced mounting risks while showcasing resilience and talent
 • THE SOUTHEAST ASIA DESK, Alvin Qobulsyah, and Elias Widhi
Italian biopharma selects Cikarang for Asia-Pacific manufacturing 🧬🇮🇹🇮🇩
Indonesia steps up as a regional pharma manufacturing hub
 • THE SOUTHEAST ASIA DESK, Veronica Berna, and Alvin Qobulsyah
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