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At ASEAN Meeting, US Condemns Chinese Actions in South China Sea

At ASEAN Meeting, US Condemns Chinese Actions in South China Sea

By Sebastian Strangio
Secretary of State Antony Blinken's comments came after Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called on China and ASEAN to revive negotiations over a Code of Conduct.

Speeding Up the Economy: The Role of Methamphetamines in the Southeast Asian Boom

Speeding Up the Economy: The Role of Methamphetamines in the Southeast Asian Boom

By Daniel Zak and Vutha Srey
Faced with ruthless economic demands, increasing numbers of workers are turning to a cheap, addictive drug that enables them to "work without stopping.”
ASEAN Again Urges End to Myanmar Conflict, but Struggles For Way Forward

ASEAN Again Urges End to Myanmar Conflict, but Struggles For Way Forward

By Sebastian Strangio
A wide gap continues to separate the bloc's Five-Point Consensus peace plan with the aims and perceptions of Myanmar's primary belligerents.

What’s Old and New in the Midterm Philippine Elections?

What’s Old and New in the Midterm Philippine Elections?

By Mong Palatino
The May 2025 elections are set to be dominated by established political dynasties, including the Marcos and Duterte clans.

Asbestos: Singapore’s Toxic Past Is Catching up With It

Asbestos: Singapore’s Toxic Past Is Catching up With It

By Sean Lim
The number of cancer cases in Singapore is on the rise even though the hazardous material was banned more than 30 years ago.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Detained Filipino Preacher Registers to Run in 2025 Senate Election

Detained Filipino Preacher Registers to Run in 2025 Senate Election

By Sebastian Strangio
Apollo Quiboloy faces a raft of charges, including sex trafficking and child abuse, in both the Philippines and the United States.

Anwar Ibrahim in Russia: Opportunism or Hatred of the West?

Anwar Ibrahim in Russia: Opportunism or Hatred of the West?

By David Hutt
The Malaysian leader's apparent embrace of Russia reflects a growing cynicism about the current U.S.-backed global order.
Philippine President Signs Bill to Stimulate Domestic Defense Industry

Philippine President Signs Bill to Stimulate Domestic Defense Industry

By Sebastian Strangio
The Self-Reliant Defense Posture Revitalization Act aims to support the country's military modernization drive by increasing its domestic manufacturing capacity.

How a UNHCR Employee Died After Being Tortured by Myanmar’s Military

How a UNHCR Employee Died After Being Tortured by Myanmar’s Military

By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
The military and the mobs it supports are targeting local and global NGOs and their workers in Buthidaung town in Rakhine State.

Vietnam, France Announce Establishment of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Vietnam, France Announce Establishment of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

By Sebastian Strangio
France has become the eighth nation, and the fifth in the past two years, to rise to the top of Hanoi's diplomatic hierarchy.

Ahead of Summit, ASEAN Again Prepares to Grapple with Myanmar Conundrum

Ahead of Summit, ASEAN Again Prepares to Grapple with Myanmar Conundrum

By Sebastian Strangio
The past year has seen significant changes in the dynamics of the country's conflict. Will ASEAN's approach shift accordingly?
Competing Sectarianisms in Malaysia

Competing Sectarianisms in Malaysia

By Aizat Shamsuddin
A new bill seeks to tighten Islamic orthodoxies, imperiling the country's reputation for religious tolerance and inclusion.

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