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ASEAN Beat
‘One Vision, One Identity, One Community.’ That’s the ASEAN motto. But what’s the reality? Our bloggers based around this diverse and strategically key region give you an insider’s perspective on politics, security and society in South-east Asia.
November 26, 2020
Malaysia’s Top Glove Says Virus Outbreak May Push Prices up
By Associated Press
Top Glove produces about 90 billion rubber gloves a year, and exports to 195 countries.
November 25, 2020
As Protests Grow, Thailand’s Authorities Dust Off Royal Defamation Law
By Sebastian Strangio
This revival of lese-majeste law marks an escalation in the authorities’ campaign against rising pro-democracy protests.
November 25, 2020
Explaining Southeast Asia’s Addiction to the Death Penalty
By Sebastian Strangio
The region remains a global outlier in terms of the use of capital punishment.
November 25, 2020
Trump, Biden, and the Obstacles to ASEAN Neutrality
By Laura Southgate
In an era of growing superpower competition, ASEAN will face stiff challenges to its autonomy and neutrality.
November 24, 2020
Indonesia Passes Grim COVID-19 Milestone
By Sebastian Strangio
The country exceeded 500,000 cases right as international researchers were moving closer to an effective vaccine.
November 24, 2020
Aun Pornmoniroth Emerges as Potential Future Cambodian Prime Minister
By Luke Hunt
The Singapore model is still favored for a Cambodian political succession.
November 23, 2020
What the Philippines Can Learn from Myanmar’s Election
By Mong Palatino
Lesson #1: Stinging international rebukes over human rights abuses do not necessarily translate into fewer votes.
November 23, 2020
Could Vietnam Really Shut Down Facebook?
By Sebastian Strangio
Reports of recent threats notwithstanding, such a move would invite massive blowback from the public.
November 23, 2020
In Southeast Asia, Press Freedom Takes a Turn for the Orwellian
By David Hutt
Increasingly, journalists are being prosecuted not for publishing falsehoods – but for the potential consequences of their reporting.
November 19, 2020
In Malaysia, a Gargantuan Chinese-Backed Development Bites the Dust
By Sebastian Strangio
The Melaka Gateway project has languished since the 2018 election, when large Chinese investments came under close scrutiny.
November 18, 2020
Joe Biden’s Cambodian Sideshow
By Luke Hunt
On the cusp of the Biden administration, U.S. lawmakers are calling for fresh sanctions on Cambodia's government.
November 18, 2020
Thai Protesters, Police Clash as MPs Mull Charter Change
By Associated Press
The parliamentary session is Prime Minister Prayut's way of seizing the initiative after months of anti-government protesters.
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