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Can Vietnam Manage COVID-19’s Big Economic Fallout?
By Thoi Nguyen
Fully dealing with the economic consequences of the global pandemic will likely require a comprehensive, calibrated, and balanced approach.
How Will COVID-19 Impact Timor-Leste’s Politics?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
While it is still early days, the global coronavirus pandemic could end up shaping the country’s political and economic future in important ways.
Taking China to Court Over COVID-19?
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Ivana Stradner.
US Navy Reports First COVID-19 Death of USS Theodore Roosevelt Crew Member
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A sailor of the coronavirus-infected USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier died Monday.
Japan’s Leader Slammed Over ‘Stay Home’ Shutdown Tweet
By Associated Press
"An elegant tweet despite a national crisis," blared a headline in the Nikkan Sports tabloid. "Abe the aristocrat!!"
Commissioning of Russia’s First Upgraded Borei-Class Ballistic Missile Sub Delayed
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Knyaz Vladimir is expected to be delivered to Russia’s Northern Fleet by the end of June.
How Will Thailand’s Future Military Planning Shift Amid its Coronavirus Challenge?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at suggestions that COVID-19 could affect the country’s future defense outlook.
Cambodia’s COVID-19 Response in the Headlines with New State of Emergency
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the passing of the legislation that had generated controversy since it had begun to be floated.
Myanmar Must End Repression Now, Says Rights Group in New Report
By Associated Press
The call comes amid expected elections later this year.
Animal Crossing Pulled From Chinese E-commerce Platforms
By Layne Vandenberg
China has unofficially banned the popular video game to continue to suppress online forms of protest amid COVID-19 isolation.
Guam Worries as Sailors From Virus-hit Ship Take Over Hotels
By Associated Press
People in Guam are nervous as hundreds of sailors from a coronavirus-stricken Navy aircraft carrier flood into hotels for quarantine.
Chinese Women in Elite Spaces
By Olivia Halsall
Chinese women are swimming against the current of systemic gender inequality both in China and overseas to create their own space and value.