Region
Southeast Asia
Xi Jinping Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Vietnam’s Communist Party Chief
By Sebastian Strangio
The elaborate ceremonials of Nguyen Phu Trong's state visit are a reminder of the alternating attraction and resistance that underpin Sino-Vietnamese relations.
Indonesia’s Plea: ‘G-20 Must Not Fail’
By Sribala Subramanian
Was Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi’s speech at the United Nations a curtain raiser for the G-20 summit?
Southeast Asia’s Digital Economy to Top $200 Billion in 2022: Report
By Sebastian Strangio
A new report claims that the region's digital economy could be worth more than $200 billion this year, outpacing previous projections.
President Biden Confirmed for Summits in Cambodia, Indonesia
By Sebastian Strangio
Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris will represent the U.S. at the upcoming APEC Summit in Bangkok.
The Tyranny of Compelled Speech in Cambodia
By David Hutt
Censorship and self-censorship are less repressive than being forced to express and affirm a regime's lies.
Taking Down the Tatmadaw
By Luke Hunt
A conversation with journalist and Myanmar activist Scott Johnson.
Southeast Asia’s Data Localization Push Is a Double-Edged Sword
By Xirui Li
The policy could stimulate the growth of regional data centers, while also throwing up barriers to digital trade.
ASEAN Foreign Ministers Urge More Progress in Myanmar Crisis
By Niniek Karmini and Grant Peck
The ministers admitted their efforts haven’t achieved significant progress and called to strengthen the implementation of a five-point consensus.
Philippine Lawmaker Proposes Bill Prohibiting Foreign Ships’ Incursions
By Sebastian Strangio
The Philippine Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act is seeking to respond to a pattern of repeated Chinese incursions into Manila's EEZ.
Indonesia’s Police On Trial
By Aisyah Llewellyn
After a series of high-profile scandals, public trust in the country's police force has dropped to an all-time low.
Why LGBT Rights Trump Environmentalism in Vietnam
By Mai Truong
The Vietnamese Communist Party's relatively progressive stance on LGBT issues contrasts with its fierce crackdown on independent environmental activism.
Singapore Mulls Tighter Restrictions on Crypto Trading
By Sebastian Strangio
The Monetary Authority of Singapore says that trading cryptocurrencies is “highly risky and not suitable for the general public.”