These Uyghurs have been held in Thai detention centers for over a decade without legal representation or family access.

In a year that saw China import US$7 billion of the fruit – a record – upstarts Vietnam and Malaysia are eyeing Thailand’s top spot.

Among individuals surveyed in six ASEAN countries, more than half (52%) prefer destinations within Southeast Asia, followed by East Asia (44%), including China, Japan, and South Korea.

Pragmatic dialogue and collaboration are key to navigating the complexities of international relations, particularly in Malaysia’s engagements with major powers such as the United States and China, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Southeast Asia’s economic growth is expected to go into overdrive in 2025, with Asean markets leading the way. According to an Asia House report, Vietnam and Philippines will remain key growth drivers.

DAVOS: As the chairman of Asean this year, Malaysia aims to prioritise energy and connectivity with a focus on building trust and inclusivity among member countries as well as engaging constructively with major global powers while safeguarding the bloc’s independence.

On Thursday, Joe and Mate will tie the knot in central Bangkok, joining roughly 200 couples in a joyful mass-wedding that marks a seismic shift in Thailand. After decades of campaigning and countless setbacks, the country is becoming the first in southeast Asia – and only the second in Asia after Taiwan – to introduce full marriage equality.

The theft is believed to be connected to ketum and drug busts being carried out by the Perlis customs department.

The country is seeking to maximise its revenues from international tourism and hopes to enjoy the same success as Thailand.

Malaysia has appointed a new ASEAN special envoy to Myanmar to try and implement the regional bloc’s stalled peace plan for the war-torn country.

Thailand is legalizing same-sex marriage — the first country in Southeast Asia to do so. DW looks at what is next for Thailand and the region on LGBTQ+ rights and marriage equality.

Thailand ranks as the top dream destination for Southeast Asian travellers, according to Grab's SEA Travel Insights 2024 report.Chantsuda Thananitayaudom, senior director of commercial and marketing at Grab Thailand,