When Japan surrendered on 15 August 1945, hundreds of thousands of Japanese soldiers across Southeast Asia began the long journey home. Most obeyed their orders, laid down their weapon and
Category: Southeast Asian Countries
Indonesia National Revolution: Dutch Military Aggression in Indonesia (1945-1949)Indonesia National Revolution: Dutch Military Aggression in Indonesia (1945-1949)
On the morning of 17 August 1945, a man stood before a microphone in a modest house in Jakarta and changed the course of Southeast Asian history. President Sukarno, Indonesia’s
Srivijaya Empire History: The Forgotten Maritime Kingdom That Ruled Southeast Asia for 600 YearsSrivijaya Empire History: The Forgotten Maritime Kingdom That Ruled Southeast Asia for 600 Years
Almost nobody can name the kingdom of Srivijaya — yet over 600 years, this maritime kingdom controlled the most important trade routes in Asia. This kingdom built one of the
French Indochina War and the Battle of Dien Bien Phu: How Vietnam Ended France’s Colonial EmpireFrench Indochina War and the Battle of Dien Bien Phu: How Vietnam Ended France’s Colonial Empire
“The only pitched battle to be lost by a European army in the history of decolonisation.” That was how historian Jean-Pierre Rioux described the French Indochina War. At the latest
Fall of Singapore: How Japan’s Bicycle Army Conquered Malaya in 70 DaysFall of Singapore: How Japan’s Bicycle Army Conquered Malaya in 70 Days
On the morning of 15 February 1942, Lieutenant General Arthur Percival surrendered to the Japanese lines in Singapore. The surrender marks the fall of Singapore. Behind him lay 85,000 British,
Malacca Sultanate History: The golden age of trade that put Southeast Asia on the mapMalacca Sultanate History: The golden age of trade that put Southeast Asia on the map
Tomé Pires, a Portuguese trader who visited Malacca in the early 16th century made statement on Malacca sultanate. “Whoever is Lord of Malacca shall have his hands on the throat
History of Bangkok: From Riverside Village to the World’s Most Visited CityHistory of Bangkok: From Riverside Village to the World’s Most Visited City
History of Bangkok started from a humble beginning and not considered as a proper city in the past. For much of history, Bangkok started from a little more than a
Majapahit Empire: The Rise, Glory, and Legacy of Southeast Asia’s Greatest KingdomMajapahit Empire: The Rise, Glory, and Legacy of Southeast Asia’s Greatest Kingdom
Most readers can name the Roman, Ottoman, Mongol or the British Empire. Far fewer had heard of the Majapahit Empire. During its peak, this Hindu-Buddhist kingdom controlled 98 tributaries stretching
Vietnam Dynasties: Five Kingdoms That Built a NationVietnam Dynasties: Five Kingdoms That Built a Nation
Vietnam’s history is not just a story of kings and kingdoms, it shows story of resilience and survival. Across centuries, powerful dynasties rose and fell, leaving legacies and systems to
Chinese Influence on Vietnam: A Thousand Years of Power, Resistance, and LegacyChinese Influence on Vietnam: A Thousand Years of Power, Resistance, and Legacy
Vietnam is often described as culturally close to East Asia, sharing Confucian values, bureaucratic traditions, and social norms. Many of these values are commonly associated with China, Korea, and Japan.