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Southeast Asia
International Financial Watchdog Adds Myanmar to Blacklist
By Sebastian Strangio
The Financial Action Task Force said the move was a result of the country's persistent failures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.
Meta Promises to Combat Misinformation Ahead of Malaysian Election
By Sebastian Strangio
It remains unclear whether these promises can be reconciled with Facebook's attention-driven business model.
Myanmar Is the Leading Edge of Digital Authoritarianism in Southeast Asia
By Gerard McDermott
The military junta is introducing Southeast Asia to the Chinese model of state surveillance and information control.
Marcos Turns to US To Fill Canceled Russian Helicopter Contract
By Sebastian Strangio
The Philippine leader said that his government has “secured an alternative supply from the United States.”
China’s ‘Zero-COVID’ Policy: An Economic Nightmare for Thailand
By Tita Sanglee
Try as it might, the Thai government has been unable to fill the gaping hole left by millions of absent Chinese tourists.
Malaysia Election Set for November 19 Amid Fear of Floods
By Associated Press
The chairman of the country's Election Commission said that a two-week campaign period will begin on November 5.
Malaysian Authorities Deported Asylum Seekers to Myanmar: Report
By Sebastian Strangio
The reported deportations seem to contradict Kuala Lumpur's active approach to resolving the crisis in Myanmar.
Cambodian Court Sentences Opposition Leader to Life Imprisonment
By Sebastian Strangio
Sam Rainsy is accused of plotting to cede four Cambodian provinces to the country's indigenous peoples.
Philippines Shuts 214 Illegal Chinese Gambling Operations
By Associated Press
A spate of crimes victimizing Chinese workers at illegal online gambling businesses sparked the crackdown, which Beijing supports.
Brunei’s Sultan Made His First Visit to Bangladesh
By Kamal Uddin Ahmed
Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah’s visit to Bangladesh this week was part of a broader attempt to boost cooperation between the two nations.
Report Details Declining Internet Freedoms in Southeast Asia
By Sebastian Strangio
None of the eight Southeast Asian nations monitored by the U.S.-funded organization Freedom House had an online sphere classified as "free."
Indonesia’s Jokowi Pledges to Improve Stadium Safety After Stampede
By Sebastian Strangio
The world soccer governing body has pledged to help Jakarta improve safety and infrastructure in the run-up to next year's Under-20 FIFA World Cup.