China’s growing regional dominance is driving India to bolster its own economic, security and political ties in Southeast Asia. But unlike Beijing, New Delhi lacks the deep pockets or military might to pursue its “Act East” agenda alone.
The challenges of potential political infighting at home and balancing between the great powers abroad could blemish Vietnam's outstanding economic progress in the year to come.
New Delhi's rejection of the deal's proposed terms won't keep China from pushing ahead with the massive Asian trade agreement, with or without India.
Southeast Asian countries stand to gain -- or lose -- the most from Beijing and Washington's escalating trade tensions. Some have benefited more than others, but all are at risk of taking an economic hit.
President Joko Widodo has a vision to overhaul his sprawling country's energy sector, but doing so is easier said than done.
Under the threat of a U.S. trade salvo, Hanoi could be forced to readjust its longtime "neutral" approach between Washington and Beijing to ensure its economic growth stays on track.
Chinese and Vietnamese vessels have reportedly faced off in the disputed waters of the energy-rich Vanguard Bank, ending a five-year spell of relative peace in the region.
Vietnam's emerging role as a place to dodge tariffs is exacerbating longtime frictions with the U.S. over the country's growing trade surplus.
Internal splintering, a slowing economy and dismal approval ratings stand in the way of the new government's long-term political success.
With his allies in the legislature scoring big in midterm elections, the Philippine leader is well placed to continue beating a path to Beijing's door.
