Region
Southeast Asia
UN Security Council Adopts Rare Resolution on Myanmar
By Sebastian Strangio
UNSC 2669 expressed the council's "deep concern" about the actions of the country's military government, and called for an immediate cessation of violence.
Thailand Rethinks the Teaching of History
By Tita Sanglee
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has spearheaded changes that will see history taught as a standalone core subject from 2024.
Manila Prepares to Overhaul Its Clean Water Infrastructure
By Adam Kiedrowski
The Philippine capital, one of the most densely populated cities in the world, has long struggled to supply clean water to its 12 million people.
Indonesia to Ban Exports of Bauxite From June 2023
By Sebastian Strangio
The move follows a ban on exports of unprocessed nickel ore that came into effect at the start of 2020.
Fresh Calls for Rescue of Rohingya Refugees Stranded at Sea
By Sebastian Strangio
The boat, which set off from Bangladesh in late November, has been adrift since its engines failed on December 1.
New Indonesian Military Chief Downplays Extent of Papua Conflict
By Sebastian Strangio
The past few years have seen growing numbers of violent incidents in the eastern region, home to a long-running separatist insurgency.
Myanmar’s NUG Welcomes the Passage of the U.S. BURMA Act
By Luke Hunt
The legislation authorizes the Biden administration to begin providing non-lethal assistance to the opposition National Unity Government and its allies.
Thailand to Convene Regional Meeting on Myanmar Conflict
By Sebastian Strangio
The “open-ended consultative meeting" on the country's conflict will reportedly take place on December 22.
Why Economic Nationalism is on the Rise in Southeast Asia
By James Guild
Indonesia reflects the growing global trend of nations intervening in markets in pursuit of domestic development and strategic goals.
Why Can’t a Nation of 276 Million People Field a Decent Soccer Team?
By William Yuen Yee
Despite the Indonesian public's passion for the world game, the "Red and White" have consistently under-performed on the global stage.
Malaysian PM Survives Confidence Vote, Stabilizes Government
By Sebastian Strangio
Anwar Ibrahim has secured the support of a healthy majority, but there are no ironclad guarantees over the longer term.
Thai Navy Searching for 31 Missing Sailors After Ship Sank
By Tassanee Vejpongsa and Chalida Ekvitthayavechnukul
Survivors described chaotic scenes as the HTMS Sukhothai went down in rough seas in the Gulf of Thailand.