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Southeast Asia

Mae Sot’s Emergence as a Cheap Refugee Labor Hub
By Luke Hunt
A conversation about exploitation and quick profits with Dave Welsh from the Solidarity Center.

Death Toll From Air Strike on Myanmar School Rises to 25
By Sebastian Strangio
The school, which was run by the opposition National Unity Government, was located in a resistance-controlled village in Sagaing Region.

Philippine Midterm Election Marred by Violence, Vote-buying: Monitors
By Sebastian Strangio
Two international election monitoring groups noted “systemic deficiencies," especially in local elections.

British Authorities Charge Former Myanmar Envoy With Trespassing on London Residence
By Sebastian Strangio
Claiming to represent Myanmar's legitimate government, Kyaw Zwar Minn has refused to leave the ambassador's residence in London.

Vietnam Takes Steps to Tackle Piracy and Counterfeiting Amid US Trade Negotiations
By Sebastian Strangio
Trump administration trade officials accuse Hanoi of failing to stem the sale of counterfeit goods, many of them produced in China.

Understanding The Logic of Vietnam’s Reconciliation Policy
By Khang Vu
Hanoi is willing to let bygones be bygones, but many RVN sympathizers refuse to accept the legitimacy of the country's communist political system.

Is ASEAN Falling Short, or Are We Expecting Too Much?
By David Hutt
Due to its cultural and political diversity, Southeast Asia lacks the ideational substructure on which to build an organization akin to the European Union.

The 2nd Genocide of the Rohingya
By Rohim Ullah
Photos and survivor testimonies underscore how violence in Rakhine State is creating a new wave of death, trauma, and displacement.

Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim Embarks on Second Visit to Russia
By Sebastian Strangio
Malaysia's warming relations with Russia reflect Anwar's skepticism toward the current U.S.-led international order.

Duterte Allies Perform Strongly in Philippine Midterm Elections
By Sebastian Strangio
Candidates aligned with the former president are on track to win four Senate seats, which could be crucial in Vice President Sara Duterte's upcoming impeachment trial.

The Rise and Fall, and Rise Again, of Sea Ltd
By James Guild
The Southeast Asian tech giant has just come off its best year yet, and finally appears to be on a path toward stable profits.

Thaksin Shinawatra’s Casino Gamble
By Patrick Jory
The former PM believes legalized gambling will help revive Thailand's moribund economy, but political rivals are using the issue to challenge his authority.
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