Duterte’s two faces
President Rodrigo Duterte even wore a suit when he met his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, in October. Source: Wikimedia
The colourful Philippine president, Rodrigo Duterte,...
Asean’s predictable elections could boost growth
Elections are scheduled in Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines in the next few months, leading to speculation about how political activity will affect Asean’s...
Spotlight shines on wealthy minority
Anti-Chinese riots in May 1998 in Jakarta. Source: Wikimedia
The tiny community of ethnic Chinese-Indonesians in Jakarta has vast influence and could be key to...
Shy Laos takes centre stage
Popular with backpackers, Laos is usually neglected by everyone else. Source: Flickr
So long neglected by the great powers, media and business, Laos has taken...
Thai junta eases censorship
Thailand’s use of its authoritarian lese majeste laws appears to be changing as the kingdom looks poised to hold its first democratic election since...
Spotlight shines on secretive Wa
United Wa State Army troops. Source: YouTube
Claims that some of the planet's biggest corporations source raw materials from the pariah Wa state on Myanmar's...
Indonesia’s blood-soaked past
Indonesia remains incapable of addressing its history. Source: YouTube
Indonesian activists are making fresh calls for the international community to expose the murders of more...
Vietnam: political change, economic stability
The sun is rising on Vietnam's economy. Source: Wikimedia
The markets have been worried by the Vietnamese Communist Party’s apparent inability to opt for a...
Expect Papuan misery to increase
The looming 50th anniversary of a so-called referendum that condemned the two Papuan provinces to exploitation by Indonesia has coincided with a rising tide...
Tables turn on Myanmar
Migrant workers from Myanmar are currently fleeing a fresh crackdown by the Thai military authorities on foreigners without the correct papers.
Amid the broken families,...
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Thailand welcomes long-term tourists
Thailand on Tuesday has approved the entry of foreign tourists who will agree to undergo a 14-day quarantine.
According to a report by the Bangkok...
ADB vows two-fold funding support for Indonesia
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has committed to double its funding subsidy to Indonesia in a bid to support its economic recovery amid the...
Pilipinas Shell shuts down refinery amid global pandemic
One of the largest fuel producers in the Philippines is shutting down its sole refinery as the coronavirus pandemic continued to take its toll...