Indonesia grapples with sweeping Islamic laws
Indonesia looks like it might have received a reprieve from the parliamentary bid to create an Islamist state. Indonesia's president has moved to delay a...
The Philippine transportation system is unimaginably awful
THE Philippines has long been left out when it comes to modernizing its public transport system as compared with its neighboring Asian countries Malaysia...
Asean looks to filthy coal instead of solar power
Sun-kissed Asean continues to generate electricity using filthy coal and its citizens choke on foul air as a consequence. The United Nations says the rising...
Indonesia pushes ahead with capital shift
The Indonesian president, Joko Widodo, is pushing ahead with a plan to move Indonesia’s capital to Borneo to reduce pollution and congestion in sinking...
Same, same but different
Last week saw the Thai king’s mistress crawling towards the monarch’s feet like a snail to be named as a key adviser. Thailand’s king,...
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...
Vietnam faces Trump’s trade stick
The boom in Vietnamese exports to the US appears to be in jeopardy as Donald Trump is now targeting his key regional ally in...
Meth trade extends its web
Intrepid visitors to Yangon should not miss the military’s bizarre Drug Elimination Museum. Its gory mannequins depict the dangers of drug abuse and the military’s...
Thailand prepares coronation of unelected general
Thailand is due to select its prime minister this week amid a rising number of attacks on pro-democracy campaigners. The generals who seized power in...
Brunei’s hypocrites buckle under international pressure
Brunei has climbed down after a sustained international campaign, saying it will not impose the death penalty for those convicted of having gay sex. The...
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The sky is indeed the limit for superapp aspirant and ride-hailing giant Grab. The Singapore-based startup is partnering with German air mobility startup Volocopter...
Indonesia eyes taxes on plastic bags, sweet drinks and cars
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Philippines allows return of OFWs to Hong Kong, Macau
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) with existing job contracts in Hong Kong and Macau are now able to return to said territories amid the Philippine...