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Southeast Asia
August 01, 2020
Myanmar’s Ceasefire Falls Apart in Shan State
By Maggi Quadrini
Instability in northern Shan state is increasing the forced displacement of locals, along other rights abuses.
August 01, 2020
Thai Court Allows Cambodian Class Action Against Thai Firm
By Associated Press
"This is a David vs. Goliath case that will redefine access to justice for the victims of corporate abuse in Southeast Asia and beyond,” one expert said.
July 31, 2020
In Vietnam, an Ancient Town Struggles With a New COVID-19 Outbreak
By Pham Thi Thuy Duong
Even before the outbreak in Da Nang, Hoi An’s people were devastated by the loss of tourists. Now the slight hope of economic recovery has been dashed.
July 31, 2020
It’s Too Early to Celebrate Najib’s Historic Corruption Sentence
By Binaifer Nowrojee
With Najib’s political allies back in power and an ongoing crackdown on the forces pushing for accountability, the case is anything but closed.
July 31, 2020
The Internationalization of China’s Currency in Indonesia
By Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat
The RMB is gradually making inroads in Indonesia.
July 30, 2020
After 99 Days of Success, Virus Returns to Haunt Vietnam
By Associated Press
The outbreak began last Thursday in Da Nang and the authorities haven’t figured out yet exactly how the virus crept back into the country.
July 30, 2020
Why Are Peaceful Human Rights Activists Still Behind Bars in Vietnam?
By Kasit Piromya
In the midst of a global pandemic, Vietnamese authorities must immediately and unconditionally release Nguyen Bac Truyen, and other prisoners of conscience like him.
July 29, 2020
Will Cambodia’s Shift in Focus to Small-Scale Farming Work?
By Len Ang
Is the COVID-motivated shift enough to support all the laid-off garment industry workers? Who will really benefit?
July 29, 2020
Thai PM Orders Probe Into Dropping of Red Bull Scion’s Case
By Associated Press
A Thai heir to the Red Bull energy drink fortune was accused of killing a policeman in a hit-and-run eight years ago. Charges were dropped. Why?
July 28, 2020
Cambodia – With a Little Help – Charts Its Own COVID Course
By Luke Hunt
Flights from Indonesia and Malaysia were cancelled as confirmed cases from abroad spiked.
July 28, 2020
Malaysia Ex-PM Najib Given 12 Years in Jail in 1MDB Looting
By Associated Press
2 years after his ouster in a shock election upset, Najib Razak becomes the first Malaysian leader to be convicted of corruption.
July 28, 2020
Can Vietnam Prevent the Next Pandemic?
By Tom Fawthrop
As zoonotic diseases become more dangerous, Vietnam moves toward cracking down on wildlife trafficking.
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