In this week's Regional Roundup, Leslie Lopez, Regional Correspondent, Straits Times gives an analysis of the significance behind Malaysia's Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob first official visit to Brunei, Ferdinand Marcos Jr's absence in presidential forums ahead of the Philippines Presidential elections, Vietnam's decision to continue factory production despite record Covid-19 infections, and more. 

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