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Southeast Asia news: July 2026 briefing | WorldBrief
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Southeast Asia
July 2026
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Security
Politics
Economy
Society
Unusual Activity
July 2026
‹ Jun
Aug ›
Jun 29
Jul 6
Week of Jul 6, compared to 12-week average
Only 3 topics this week (14x the usual 42)
Tone shifted: 50% cooperative vs usual 82%
IR STATE EXECUTIVE appeared as a top actor for the first time
Active Narratives
2
ASEAN is the world’s next growth engine
Economy
18
Economy
· Investment
75%
Economy
· Debt Finance
25%
1
Thailand EV investment tops 137bn baht as BOI targets ASEAN hub - Nation Thailand
1
Danantara Indonesia says financial report is still being processed
1
IPPFA mantains Malaysia's 2026 GDP growth forecast at 4.6pct despite global uncertainties
1
Land Bridge faces commercial and legal reality check after SEC bill backlash - Nation Thailand
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Politics
46
Diplomacy
· Bilateral Relations
42%
Governance
· Judicial
38%
Governance
· Executive Action
8%
5
Impeachment trial of Philippine VP Sara Duterte to open in divided Senate
3
Marcos claims China's sanctions on Teodoro 'unhelpful,' yet Manila’s double standards are real barrier to bilateral ties: expert
3
Marcos thanks Canada for support of rules-based order in SCS
2
PH, Canada to sign deals on energy, trade, others during Marcos’ visit
1
Iran’s new envoy to Vietnam submits credentials to President To Lam - IRNA English
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Security
12
Military
· Naval
25%
Security
· Border Security
25%
Security
· Law Enforcement
25%
1
Families told accused Bali bomber Hambali to face 202 life terms - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
1
CAAT tightens crew baggage rules after Thai Airways heroin case - Nation Thailand
1
PM Anutin backs six measures to curb outbound drug smuggling - Nation Thailand
1
Norway's decision to revoke missile export licence will not delay LCS project, says Khaled
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Society
6
Health Environment
· Natural Disaster
50%
Society
· Racism
50%
1
Maysak triggers flash floods in Trat as DDPM deploys 30 rescue boats - Nation Thailand
1
Malaysia continues to face an onslaught of racist politics, says Anwar
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