Asean: an economic titan but a political worm
Amnesty wants action to avoid a repeat of this year’s refugee crisis. Source: Amnesty International
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Fury over gay pop gig points to wider Singapore divide
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Scandals take shine off Asean’s rosy economic future
US vessels in the South China Post. Source: Wikimedia
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Vietnam business forced to look overseas for growth
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Does Thailand need another coup?
The coup was the easy part. Source: Wikimedia
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PM Najib heads to UMNO party conference on the back of strong economy
PM Najib heads to UMNO party conference on the back of strong economy. Source: Wikimedia
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Asean economic hopes high after mixed 2015
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Malaysia’s economy stays strong amid Chinese stumble
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Thais cower under rule of cruel clowns
The model of the king's water aerator and the giant "shrine" to his achievements in Bangkok's Rama IX park. Source: Asean Economist
Thailand’s unappealing military...
Saudi donation key to unstable region
Malaysia's Najib Razak is looking secure again. Source: Wikimedia
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