Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia or Southeastern Asia is a subregion of Asia, consisting of the countries that are geographically south of China, east of India, west of New Guinea and north of Australia. The region lies near the intersection of geological plates, with heavy seismic and volcanic activity. Southeast Asia consists of two geographic regions:

Maritime Southeast Asia, comprising Indonesia, East Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, East Timor, Brunei, and Christmas Island.

Mainland Southeast Asia, also known as Indochina, comprising Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar (Burma), Thailand, Vietnam, and West Malaysia;

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Political

Definitions of "Southeast Asia" vary, but most definitions include the area represented by the countries (sovereign states and dependent territories) listed below. All of the states except for East Timor are members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The area, together with part of South Asia, was widely known as the East Indies or simply the Indies until the 20th century. Christmas Island and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands are considered part of Southeast Asia though they are governed by Australia. Sovereignty issues exist over some territories in the South China Sea. Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan (a disputed region or nation), are considered as part of the Southeast Asia.Papua New Guinea has stated that it might join ASEAN, and is currently an observer.

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Thai election results delayed, anti-junta party claims win

Journal Review 25 Mar 2019

Unofficial results show the military-backed Palang Pracharat party won the popular vote. Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. All rights reserved ... Tags ... Locations. Thailand Southeast Asia Asia. Report an error ... × Post a comment as ... Posting">Post comment ... Use the 'Report' link on each comment to let us know of abusive posts ... Post a comment ... ....

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The Latest: Thai parties jostle for power after election

Journal Review 25 Mar 2019

BANGKOK (AP) — The Latest on Thailand's first election since a 2014 coup (all times local).. 5.30 p.m ... That comes after a rival party also claimed it had the right to govern ... ——— ... Thailand Southeast Asia Asia ... × Post a comment as ... Posting">Post comment ... Use the 'Report' link on each comment to let us know of abusive posts ... Post a comment ... ....

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PlantAndEquipment.com Provides an Opportunity for Heavy Equipment and Truck Traders to Connect With Emerging Markets

Market Watch 25 Mar 2019

The goal of the website is to enhance visibility for local heavy equipment and truck dealers in order for them to sell their listings to global emerging markets including the Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia, and Europe....

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In our opinion: UVU president's inauguration is a fitting cap to Women's History Month

Deseret News 24 Mar 2019

Utahns are fortunate to cap off Women's History Month with some local history-making of their own when Astrid S ... She deserves the post. Both her professional background as a Microsoft regional director for Southeast Asia and the long list of her own educational achievements qualify her to run a school that serves more than 39,000 students ... ....

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PH car sales slowest in Asean, says AAF

Manila Standard Today 22 Mar 2019

Next was Singapore which posted slower sales of 95,243 units, down 18 percent from 116,148 ... Total sales in Southeast Asia rose 6.7 percent to 3.56 million from 3.33 million in 2017....

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New Thai election rules make it hard to trump junta's pick

Journal Review 22 Mar 2019

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand heads to the polls Sunday to vote in the country's first general election since the military toppled an elected government in a coup nearly five years ago ... Thailand Southeast Asia Asia ... × Post a comment as ... Posting">Post comment ... Use the 'Report' link on each comment to let us know of abusive posts ... Post a comment ... ....

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AP Interview: Thai PM hopeful wants constitutional changes

Journal Review 21 Mar 2019

Sunday's general election is "important for the whole country ... Abhisit noted "irregularities" by Prayuth and the party backing him ... "Build a consensus around it ... ——— ... Tags ... Bangkok Thailand Southeast Asia Asia ... × Post a comment as ... Posting">Post comment ... Use the 'Report' link on each comment to let us know of abusive posts ... Post a comment ... ....

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Long Thai crisis morphed coup leader's career into politics

Journal Review 21 Mar 2019

BANGKOK (AP) — Prayuth Chan-ocha became prime minister in a very Thai way. He led a military coup ... He wants to return as a prime minister under normal politics." ... ——— ... Tags ... Bangkok Thailand Southeast Asia Asia ... × Post a comment as ... Posting">Post comment ... Use the 'Report' link on each comment to let us know of abusive posts ... Post a comment ... ....

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Militarily Insignificant

Information Clearing House 20 Mar 2019

". By Robert S. Finnegan. Managing Editor. Southeast Asia News. 09/14/03 ... that the casualties following the war that America "won" in Iraq are "militarily insignificant." ... ... Southeast Asia News Managing Editor Robert S. Finnegan is a former Senior Editor of The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia and the lead investigator of the Bali bombing for the paper....

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Ain't Gonna Work on Maggie's Farm No More

Information Clearing House 20 Mar 2019

Furthermore, the study indicates that "while professionals in the computer industry will be especially hard-hit, IT jobs in other sectors such as banking, health-care, and insurance will also feel the impact, with one in 20 being exported to emerging markets such as Russia, India, or other countries in Southeast Asia. ....

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Flash floods, earthquake in Indonesia kill dozens

Journal Review 18 Mar 2019

An earthquake triggered a landslide that hit a popular waterfall on the Indonesian tourist island of Lombok, killing at least two and damaging hundreds of homes ... The U.S ... U.N ... ——— ... Indonesia Southeast Asia Asia ... × Post a comment as ... Posting">Post comment ... Use the 'Report' link on each comment to let us know of abusive posts ... Post a comment ... ....

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Salesman held for stealing musical instruments

The Times of India 17 Mar 2019

CHENNAI. A salesperson employed at a music store in Parrys corner was arrested on Friday for stealing musical instruments worth Rs 45 lakh from the premises. Police identified the arrested man as Sankar, 30, a native of Trichy ... OddUp ... Remit Money ... Ananya Panday is the new queen of ROFL posts, here's why! ... Southeast Asia’s Most Remote Island Getaways ... or....

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Thai parties woo young voters, but one may hit the mark

Journal Review 15 Mar 2019

The generation is too young to hold many memories of a Thailand that was not politically troubled, and its allegiances are up for grabs ... Copyright 2019 The Associated Press ... Tags ... Thailand Southeast Asia Asia ... × Post a comment as ... Posting">Post comment ... Use the 'Report' link on each comment to let us know of abusive posts ... Post a comment ... ....