Some say former PM Abhisit is rightfully being charged for supressing the red shirts; other see the case as business as usual.
This month the government of Najib Razak broke with precedent by allowing the opposition to stage a rally as election season kicks into gear.
Even as the skyline of Phnom Penh grows with the symbols of modern architecture, Cambodia's economy still faces a host of challenges.
2012 saw ASEAN making global headlines over the South China Sea, while member nations tackled a host of internal challenges -- some better than others.
With recent typhoons battering the area and Manila being named the second most vulnerable city to climate change, risk reduction is the key.
With Burma opening to the outside world, the opportunities for investors and its people are vast. The challenges may be equally daunting.
ASEAN nations are stepping up their fight against illegal drugs as other parts of the world are taking a much different approach.