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Rui Hao Puah
Rui Hao Puah is an editorial assistant at The Diplomat. He is also currently a master’s candidate in political science at Columbia University in New York. He received his bachelor’s of science from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service, majoring in international political economy with a certificate in international business diplomacy. He writes on Southeast Asian affairs, economics and security.

August 16, 2016
What’s Behind a New Malaysia-Cambodia Economic Pact?
By Rui Hao Puah
A closer look at a recent agreement and its significance.

July 08, 2016
China and Brunei's Growing Economic Ties
By Rui Hao Puah
The two countries are set to add aquaculture to a growing list of economic projects.

June 25, 2016
Malaysia's Recent Elections Weren't Just About Najib's Popularity
By Rui Hao Puah
The twin by-elections need to be properly understood.

May 02, 2016
Brunei to Get Its First China Bank
By Rui Hao Puah
BOCHK has been given the green light to open a branch in the sultanate.

April 29, 2016
Singapore Boosts Ties With Israel in Historic Visit
By Rui Hao Puah
Lee Hsien Loong’s inaugural trip to the Jewish state saw some advances in bilateral cooperation.

April 22, 2016
What’s Behind Chevron’s Giant Myanmar Gas Sale?
By Rui Hao Puah
A closer look at what could be a big deal in Myanmar's energy sector.

April 18, 2016
Singapore to Table New Cyber Bill in 2017
By Rui Hao Puah
Move signals city-state’s growing resolve to protect its critical information infrastructure.

April 14, 2016
The Truth About Indonesia's DiCaprio Blacklist Threat
By Rui Hao Puah
A closer look at a recent incident involving Leonardo DiCaprio and the Indonesian government.

April 06, 2016
Who Is Vietnam’s New President?
By Rui Hao Puah
Tran Dai Quang has been sworn in, marking Vietnam's latest high-level political change.

April 04, 2016
China, Cambodia Ink New Economic Pact
By Rui Hao Puah
The two countries ink a new pact on science and technology.

March 29, 2016
What Singapore’s New Budget Means
By Rui Hao Puah
A closer look at the significance of the city-state's most recent budget.

March 14, 2016
Where Is the Zika Virus in Southeast Asia?
By Rui Hao Puah
Laos becomes just the latest country to report a local transmission.
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