Mong Palatino

The ruling People’s Action Party has presented a populist looking budget for Singapore. Is that a bad thing?

Cambodian garment workers too often work in woeful conditions. But have Western consumers noticed?

Natural disasters are a regular problem for the Philippines. But officials could do more to keep death tolls down.

Indonesia police are coming in for criticism for targeting teenagers. Are they focusing on the wrong people?

Political prisoners freed in Burma, pay cuts for Singapore’s politicians and Anwar’s acquittal. A good start to 2012.

Despite a younger electorate, former leaders like Mahathir Mohamad and Lee Kuan Yew remain influential.

The Arab Spring and Occupy Wall Street protests may have captured the headlines. But don’t forget about Asia.

Thailand saw flooding, criticism over its lese majeste laws and its first female premier. Its been turbulent year.

Thailand saw flooding, criticism over its lese majeste laws and its first female premier. Its been turbulent year.

Ex-Philippine President Gloria Arroyo’s human rights record was bad. But her successor isn’t living up to his pledges.

Ex-Philippine President Gloria Arroyo’s human rights record was bad. But her successor isn’t living up to his pledges.

Malaysia has passed a bill that is supposed to ensure peaceful assembly. Critics say it’s a crackdown on freedom.