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South Asia
August 2026
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Security
Politics
Economy
Society
Unusual Activity
August 2026
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Jul 27
Aug 3
Aug 10
Aug 17
Week of Aug 17, compared to 12-week average
Only 185 topics this week (1.5x the usual 270)
Active Narratives
10
Myanmar's junta and sham election are illegitimate
from Southeast Asia
3
Myanmar's election and civilian handover mark a return to order
from Russia
3
Taiwan/Japan under Chinese coercion; deterrence and administration legitimate
from United States
2
India's account: Pakistan sponsors militancy; Kashmir is integral; treaty obsolete
from India
1
Intra-Western disputes expose Western hypocrisy, disunity and decline
from Russia
Economy
417
Economy
· Investment
39%
Economy
· Trade
12%
Infrastructure
· Transport
9%
6
Thai bank lending picks up, bad loans edge down
6
Vietnam's VinSpace signs SpaceX launch deal for 2027
6
Singapore Dollar Steady, Supported by Stronger-Than-Expected 2Q GDP Growth
6
Southeast Asia's largest airport handles 23.4 million international passengers in first half
5
Singapore plans tax breaks for fund managers to grow asset management hub status
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Politics
461
Diplomacy
· Bilateral Relations
44%
Governance
· Executive Action
26%
Governance
· Judicial
7%
20
Taiwan condemns planned Chinese-Indonesian navy drill off its east coast
18
Myanmar junta releases photos of Aung San Suu Kyi after Red Cross visit
15
Bangladesh Ex-PM Hasina Vows Return Despite Death Sentence
5
Australia and Vietnam deepen defense and strategic ties
5
Indonesia's Destry Damayanti nominated as central bank chief
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Security
337
Security
· Law Enforcement
41%
Security
· Terrorism
31%
Security
· Organized Crime
10%
58
Thai Teen Kills Seven in Shooting Spree Before Suicide
19
Nine dead in mass shooting in Thailand. Here's how it unfolded. - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
13
Former Thai MP arrested for fatally shooting local official
12
1 Dead After Student Livestreams School Shooting in the Philippines
10
School Shooter Kills Seven Near Bangkok
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Society
494
Health Environment
· Natural Disaster
57%
Society
· Media Press
6%
Health Environment
· Public Health
5%
93
Powerful 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Indonesia, Killing Dozens
22
Indonesia earthquake kills at least 38, tsunami warning lifted
11
Thousands in Indonesia Await Aid after Quake Kills 54, Overshadowing Independence Day
8
Thailand school shooting probe finds violent games and US school-shooting searches - The Straits Times
7
Philippines floods and landslides leave at least 12 dead
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