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Southeast 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
VN AIRLINES appeared as a top actor for the first time
Active Narratives
1
Taiwan/Japan under Chinese coercion; deterrence and administration legitimate
from United States
Economy
49
Economy
· Investment
53%
Economy
· Trade
21%
Infrastructure
· Transport
11%
2
Vietnam, Germany investigate Vietnam Airlines flight after technical issue forces return to Munich
2
Indonesia’s Prabowo Subianto retreats on commodities reform amid market pressure
1
Thaiplastic Recycle Group gains US FDA approval for its rPET flakes: source
1
Ekniti warns THB600bn deficit exposes Thailand’s energy risk - Nation Thailand
1
BCPG still keen on US following divestment
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Politics
81
Governance
· Judicial
30%
Diplomacy
· Bilateral Relations
23%
Governance
· Executive Action
23%
2
Thai court acquits actress Pinky, mother and brother, convicts five others in multi-billion-baht Forex-3D case
2
Asean must strengthen unity and dialogue to navigate challenges, says Marcos
2
Thailand reaffirms support for Myanmar to participate fully in ASEAN - The Straits Times
1
Chinese FM appreciates Malaysian PM Anwar's Taiwan remarks, reiterates China must and will be reunified
1
Sara Duterte impeachment trial on Wednesday canceled anew amid habagat
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Security
13
Military
· Aerial
50%
Security
· Law Enforcement
50%
1
CHR urges probe, stricter gun control after Zambo school shooting
1
Anutin flies into Wing 1 during F-16 escort drill - Nation Thailand
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Society
11
Society
· Media Press
100%
1
Months-old report misrepresented online as Sara Duterte's impeachment conviction - Fact Check AFP
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