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Singapore Court Suspends Death Row Lawyer For Five Years
March 22, 2023

Singapore Court Suspends Death Row Lawyer For Five Years

By Sebastian Strangio
M. Ravi has been barred from practicing law for five years for accusing the attorney-general of being "overzealous" in his prosecution of a death row client.

Thailand’s Long and Bumpy Road to Nuclear Energy Adoption
March 22, 2023

Thailand’s Long and Bumpy Road to Nuclear Energy Adoption

By Tita Sanglee
Nuclear power has the potential to resolve the country's energy security concerns, but there are a number of obstacles to its adoption.
US, Philippines Break Ground on $25 Runway Rehabilitation Project
March 21, 2023

US, Philippines Break Ground on $25 Runway Rehabilitation Project

By Sebastian Strangio
The upgrade at Manila's Basa Air Base is part of $82 million in U.S.-funded infrastructure upgrades at military bases included under a 2014 defense pact.

Southeast Asia’s Post-Pandemic Tourism Revival
March 21, 2023

Southeast Asia’s Post-Pandemic Tourism Revival

By James Guild
Regional tourism is finally rebounding from the impacts of COVID-19. Will Southeast Asian government do things differently this time around?

Thai PM Dissolves Parliament, Paving Way For May Election
March 21, 2023

Thai PM Dissolves Parliament, Paving Way For May Election

By Sebastian Strangio
The polls will once again see a showdown between the allies of exiled former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and the country's conservative establishment.

From the Streets to the Ballot Box: Ex-Student Protesters Prepare for Thailand’s Election
March 21, 2023

From the Streets to the Ballot Box: Ex-Student Protesters Prepare for Thailand’s Election

By Robin Vochelet
Once at the forefront of the youthful protests against PM Prayut Chan-o-cha, activists weigh in on the stakes of the upcoming polls.

Angshuman Choudhury on India’s Robust Engagement of Myanmar’s Junta
March 20, 2023

Angshuman Choudhury on India’s Robust Engagement of Myanmar’s Junta

By Sudha Ramachandran
“The Myanmar military is not a reliable strategic partner for India.”
UN Participating in Pilot Rohingya Repatriation Project, Despite Safety Concerns
March 20, 2023

UN Participating in Pilot Rohingya Repatriation Project, Despite Safety Concerns

By Sebastian Strangio
A leaked email from the U.N. resident coordinator in Myanmar reveals that U.N. boats were used to transport junta officials to Bangladesh last week.

Should Myanmar Be Declared a Failed State?
March 20, 2023

Should Myanmar Be Declared a Failed State?

By Luke Hunt
There is mounting evidence that the military administration has lost its hold on the country.

Indonesia’s Jokowi Restores Citizenship to Political Exiles
March 20, 2023

Indonesia’s Jokowi Restores Citizenship to Political Exiles

By Sebastian Strangio
The policy is part of a recent government push to recognize past episodes of human rights abuses committed by the state.

Cambodia Celebrates Return of ‘Priceless’ Stolen Artifacts
March 18, 2023

Cambodia Celebrates Return of ‘Priceless’ Stolen Artifacts

By Sopheng Cheang
The returned items included important Hindu and Buddhist statues, as well as ancient jewelry from the once-mighty empire of Angkor.
Malaysian Official Says EU Regulation ‘Discrimination’ Against Small Farmers
March 17, 2023

Malaysian Official Says EU Regulation ‘Discrimination’ Against Small Farmers

By Sebastian Strangio
The regulation, which could severely limit the country's palm oil exports to European nations, has been strongly opposed by Kuala Lumpur.

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