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With Landmark Corruption Trial, Vietnam’s Communist Party Flexes Its Muscles

With Landmark Corruption Trial, Vietnam’s Communist Party Flexes Its Muscles

By Mai Truong
The highly-publicized nature of the Van Thinh Phat trial is a possible sign of further political turbulence at the upper echelons of Vietnamese politics.

Vietnamese Authorities Arrest Assistant to National Assembly Chairman

Vietnamese Authorities Arrest Assistant to National Assembly Chairman

By Sebastian Strangio
Coming amid rumors of further political shake-ups, the arrest casts a shadow over the political future of Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue.
Indonesian Court Rejects Petitions Seeking Rerun of Presidential Election

Indonesian Court Rejects Petitions Seeking Rerun of Presidential Election

By Sebastian Strangio
The Constitutional Court's expected verdict has removed the final obstacle to Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto taking office in October.

Is Southeast Asia’s Healthcare Workforce Ready for Climate Change?

Is Southeast Asia’s Healthcare Workforce Ready for Climate Change?

By Gabriela Fernando and Angie Bone
Across the region, it’s never been more critical to cultivate a resilient healthcare workforce capable of addressing climate-induced public health issues.

Thousands of Refugees Flee Fighting in Southeastern Myanmar

Thousands of Refugees Flee Fighting in Southeastern Myanmar

By Sebastian Strangio
The military junta and ethnic Karen rebels continue to fight for control of the town of Myawaddy on the border with Thailand.

What’s in the Philippines’ Luzon Corridor?

What’s in the Philippines’ Luzon Corridor?

By Mong Palatino
The Philippines' largest island has become the focus of U.S. and Japanese attempts to counter China's growing power in the South China Sea.

Reconceptualizing Asia’s Security Challenges

Reconceptualizing Asia’s Security Challenges

By Jean Dong
Conventional wisdom suggests that economic development driven by a hegemonic power leads to economic prosperity and peace. That may no longer be true.
The Key Takeaways From Chinese FM Wang Yi’s Visit to Indonesia

The Key Takeaways From Chinese FM Wang Yi’s Visit to Indonesia

By Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat and Yeta Purnama
Wang's visit is another sign that Beijing wants to get off on the right foot with the incoming Indonesian administration.

ASEAN Calls Again for End to Myanmar Violence As Conflicts Flare

ASEAN Calls Again for End to Myanmar Violence As Conflicts Flare

By Sebastian Strangio
Foreign ministers from the Southeast Asian bloc have spoken out following the fall of Myawaddy on the Thai border.

US, Philippines to Kick Off ‘Expansive’ Balikatan Exercise

US, Philippines to Kick Off ‘Expansive’ Balikatan Exercise

By Sebastian Strangio
This year's exercise, the 39th iteration since 1991, will be the first to take place outside the Philippines territorial waters.

Myanmar Military Releases Over 3,000 Prisoners in Thingyan Amnesty

Myanmar Military Releases Over 3,000 Prisoners in Thingyan Amnesty

By Sebastian Strangio
Among those released was Dr. Hkalam Samson, a prominent Kachin Christian leader, and three members of the National League for Democracy.
Apple Considering Opening a Factory in Indonesia, CEO Says

Apple Considering Opening a Factory in Indonesia, CEO Says

By Sebastian Strangio
Tim Cook said that the giant tech firm would "look at" options in Indonesia, as it continues to reduce its heavy reliance on Chinese supply chains.

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