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China's Credit Crunch
By Andrew McCormick
A crackdown on micro-lending, aimed at protecting consumers, is leaving China's lower class with little access to credit.
How Will New Zealand Navigate the New Era in Asia?
By Ed Kennedy
How will Wellington readjust to shifting geopolitical dynamics in its own backyard?
Con Dao: Vietnam’s Prison Paradise
By Peter Ford
The 16 islands that make up the Con Dao archipelago are renowned for their natural beauty, but they also have a dark past.
How Australia Covered Up East Timor's Suffering
By Peter Job
The 1977 Dunn Report outlined grave human rights abuses in East Timor. Too bad Canberra tried to bury it.
Myanmar’s Buddhist Rakhine Rebels
By Neil Thompson
The army empowered the Rakhine to commit atrocities against the Rohingya. Now the Rakhine are turning against the state.
Aadhaar: India's Flawed Biometric Database
By Siddharthya Roy
Aadhaar got pwned. Why isn’t the Indian government taking Aadhaar’s exposed security flaws seriously?
Why China Keeps Falling for Pyramid Schemes
By Eugene K. Chow
Pyramid schemes are big business in China – much to the government's chagrin.
Living in the Shadow of Mount Sinabung
By Aisyah Llewellyn
As Mount Sinabung keeps erupting, the Indonesian government struggles to tackle a long-running natural disaster.
Risky Business: South Korea's Secret Military Deal With UAE
By June Park and Ali Ahmad
The hidden military pact was meant to seal the UAE-ROK nuclear power plant deal.
Thailand’s Engagement With Africa
By Istvan Tarrosy
Yet another “unusual suspect” is intensifying relations with African countries. How far can it go?
Japan’s Belt and Road Puzzle, Decoded
By Titli Basu
Japan's support for the Belt and Road is contingent on shaping China into a responsible global player.
China-South Korea Relations: A Delicate Détente
By Kristian McGuire
The thaw in relations is not going to last long.