Southeast Asia

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Explorer

Far from the madding crowd: 6 lesser-known islands to visit in Southeast Asia

While Bali, Phuket, and Boracay draw millions, there are islands in Southeast Asia that remain pristine, peaceful, and largely untouched by mass tourism. This article explores six hidden gems that...

A recent string of raids in Southeast Asia shut down some illegal call centers, but scammers simply relocated. Photo: AFP via DW
Panorama

Why are scammers still thriving in Southeast Asia?

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USA

US imposes tariffs up to 3,521% on Southeast Asia solar imports

Labourers work at Hung Viet garment export factory in Hung Yen province, Vietnam on 30 December 2020. Photo: Reuters
World+Biz

Southeast Asia nations, hit particularly hard by US tariffs, prep for talks with Trump

FILE PHOTO: The World Health Organization logo is pictured at the entrance of the WHO building, in Geneva, Switzerland, December 20, 2021. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo
Health

WHO calls for accelerated action against hepatitis to address increasing liver cancer deaths in South-East Asia

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Science

Most lung cancer patients in India never smoked, genetic makeup big driver: Study

Ahead of the BRICS summit in South Africa last year, there had been speculation that Indonesia could become a BRICS member. The country is still weighing the pros and cons of the membership. Photo: DW
Panorama

Why are Southeast Asian countries looking to join BRICS?

A woman cools off inside a passenger jeepney in Manila. Photo: Ted Aljibe/AFP/Getty Images
World+Biz

Southeast Asia heatwave shuts schools, stokes power demand

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Bangladesh

Bangladesh rising beyond South Asia: Foreign policy experts

The Cirata floating solar farm, which is expected to generate enough electricity to power 50,000 households, is boasted to be the third biggest in the world. Photo AFP
World+Biz

Indonesia president inaugurates $108 million floating solar plant

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Bangladesh

Bangladesh keen to bridge South, Southeast Asia: Momen

FILE PHOTO: The United Nations headquarters building is pictured with a UN logo in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., March 1, 2022. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri
World+Biz

'Hundreds of thousands' trafficked into SE Asia scam centres: UN

Members of the Shivkumar-Manjunatha family from India walk and take pictures during their first time familiy holiday trip to Thailand at Patong beach in the island of Phuket, Thailand July 14, 2023. REUTERS/Jorge Silva
World+Biz

Indian tourists flock to Southeast Asia as China's reopening falters